Off-topic, but since were talking Boyd, I watched the Aussie vs USA game from the weekend, the back 5 were:
Boyd | Inglis | Slater | Hayne | BMoz
My thoughts were:
o Boyd: I always get frustrated with his selection for qld/aus, because I think there are enough dedicated wingers who are far more niche in that position.. but.. I will give Boyd credit, he is a c***, but hes a damn professional one, he has attitude & he just doesnt let you down, hes always backing up.. and scores far too many tries (granted who wouldnt outside Inglis, but he creates them too with clever play, he is more than just a winger, as we saw for the Dragons in 2010)
o Fullbacks: 4 Fullbacks in the back 5 did provide great cover for Slaters injury, but they could probably have 1 less fullback & 1 more dedicated centre (in the end DCE had to play centre).. however Hayne actually did do an outstanding job, scoring 4 tries and setting up some for BMoz, and that would clear up the problem for NSW in selections if he can make the spot his own.. but there is no way Parra would play their best player at centre... it would open up Dugan however for NSW fullback.
o BMoz: He was on right side, did an outstanding job, took the line on several times in his 4 try romp, but it was the USA defending.. id still prefer to see BMoz on the left side outside Inglis, id say within 1-2yrs the new breed of superstar wingers will be ready anyway for the right side & hopefully BMoz gets his rightful spot back.. he doesnt provide as much versatility as Boyd though, but hes more likely to pull off a freak wingers try too.
