have to agree that lowe was of a much higher standard than Vito, though in Vito's defence his game has improved massively lately. waste of speed in 6 tho should b moved to 8, he's faster than read.

paterson had a good season but its a moot point as he's going over seas

nonu's grown up and matured in the last 3 years. he pretty much carried the canes in the latter games.

back 3 of dagg, mills and jane definately good against the saffa's

The difference is almost everybody realises Read is good, the jury is still out on Vito

Almost everybody eh? You do think a lot of yourself don't you...?

No I just think the NZ rugby public now realise he is good, he has won alot of people over since he started

He has come a long way, no arguments there, but there are still a fair few people (myself included) who think he's highly overrated and has his failings masked by consistently playing in tandem with the likes of McCaw - let's not forget he was pushed to the blindside to accomodate Thomas Waldrom (leaving AB George Whitelock on the bench) for much of the Crusaders' season.

But hey - time will tell eh

So PUMPED for this ! Its gonna be so entertaining imo. Hopping Dagg can reproduce his performance that he had against Ireland.

Not too sure about Vito starting tbh. But might aswell let him have a wee go. Happy to see the front row the same for the 2nd test in a row! Hope we keep the front row the same for much of the international season.

Thinkg the All Blacks might smash wales tomorrow night. AB's by 40.

Ohh no one has posted since the game was played lol.

Im glad Henry has stuck with Dagg at fullback, I really thought he would have been overlooked for these games. Hes really playing out of his skin and fits in very well with the boys. I wonder what will happen when Mils comes back?

I would like to see Dagg start the tri nations with Rokocko/Jane on the flanks. Mils to be bought in slowly off the bench. I wonder what the team will be for the 2nd game against Wales?

Thought Vito played really well - not quite ready to fully supplant Kaino but shows he belongs in the team - all three loosies (even Read ) played really well, lead by an obviously possessed McCaw who played the best he's played in a LONG time.

DC was in top form again, midfield was solid, Jane awesome, Dagg was a bit more muted but still played really well - Roks was also a bit muted but still solid...

Woodcock dominated when he came on - expect him to start next week.