I'd have Nonu at 12 and Roberts at 13, Priestland at 10 not contepomi. Wouldn't want Yachvili in there but really it's him or weepu. Oh and Beale wouldn't make the bench. But it was pretty close to what I'd have it as Oh and AVA, you're a cunt.
1. Tony Woodcock 2. Mario Ledesma 3. Martin Castrogiovanni 4. Danie Roussouw 5. Victor Matfield 6. Jerome Kaino 7. David Pocock 8. Imanol Harinordoquy 9. Dimitri Yachvili 10. Rhys Priestland 11. Richard Kahui 12. Jamie Roberts 13. Conrad Smith 14. Vincent Clerc 15. Israel Dagg 16. Marius Tincu 17. Rodrigo Roncero 18. Dan Vickerman 19. Mamuka Gorgodze 20. Francois Hougaard 21. Ma'a Nonu 22. Kurtley Beale
He's been much better in this tournament than I'd have ever have expected. Was at his best against the Yarps.
Hrmm. No. But I don't think it's as laughable as it would have been to suggest him being in the top 3 second rowers a month or two ago. I honestly thought his career was over not too long ago. He's come back well, but I agree - not in the class of some others.
Nonu has been in the form of his life. Hasn't been playing this well for years. That said he hasn't made as much of an impact as Roberts IMO.
I'm so happy for Nonu. I really thought SBW might kick him out of the side, and he'd start heading down the gentle track to retirement...
