South Africa V The All Blacks

Great game, they played themselves to a standstill after 30 minutes.

Simple strategy, prevent the All Blacks from getting any momentum.
I am worried because I am starting to like Jerry Collins. The "back five" forwards on both sides were terrific. So big and athletic AND skilful. When you look at our big forwards getting in the way of the back line and then look at the passes Burger and Collins were giving, we really need to improve.
The Boks have added hard hitting to the Harum Scarum defence they had last year.

I am sure the All Blacks will have plenty to offer at home. The only concern I have about NZ is that they have a self selecting team, not good if you have injuries or need to change style.

Watching the few games I have, I make the French the favourites (they were playing three different 2nd XV this year) followed by the All Blacks and the Boks, with Australia still the smartest outfit but not quite able to compete.

And Percy, such a good player but also a precious flower, I do worry about him. He seems to have worked so hard on looking tough, I expect a head shave next.