People forget, though, that he is only 22. Others will have to help him through, but he is capable of delivering.
Some were surprised at Tom Croft’s omission as he didn’t do too much wrong in the first Test.
But he has suffered by the inclusion of Geoff Parling, who will take over his role as lineout general.
I hope Geoff introduces more lineout variety.
I am relieved that Alun Wyn Jones is fit following the James Horwill incident in the first Test.
Horwill was lucky to be cleared over such dangerous footwork, a fact the IRB has picked up on by appealing against the decision.
It seems odd his hearing will be held after this match. You’d almost think it was planned – but I hope for the sake of rugby the right thing is done.
I am expecting more fluidity and shape to this game but a similar nerve-jangling finish. It may well come down to the kickers again.
In 2001, we led at half-time in Melbourne but one interception try and one bad scrum set them away to victory.
I expect today to be close – so close that I wouldn’t be surprised to see a draw and the series still alive for Sydney.
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