I can't believe how bad the Kiwis were in the second half - first off though, full credit to the Kangaroos, they dominated the match and deserved the victory.
But my goodness, the second half from the Kiwis was diobolical. What'd they complete? 4 sets of 6? I'd be ropable if I was the coach with some of those players, Nathan Cayless just seemed to be MIA for me, Paul Rauhihi was not fit, Robbie Paul looks a sad shadow of his former self, and Francis Meli needs a pair of gloves. I think not having Iafeta Paleaaesina in the tour party is a mistake, Rauhihi wasn't up to it today, neither was Cayless. The three props rotating on form should have been Jason Cayless, Paleaaesina and Roy Asotasi. Even Ruben Wiki looks short of a gallop - I hope he does not turn out to be a dud buy at the Warriors.
I don't think hooker is a problem, Louis Anderson is doing well for mine. I think they definitely need a new halfback, Leuluai as we've all said is not test standard. Pity Benji Marshall or Jerome Ropati aren't available. Its time like this, dare I say it, you even miss a Motu Tony. Don't let Ozbash know I said that.
Finally, Sonny Bill, how good is he? I know there were two errors late in the game from him, but it was pretty much Sonny Bill and friends v the Kangaroos at the start of the match, and Sonny Bill was winning.
PS: Brent Webb badly needs a kicking coach, his technique is AWFUL!
