6 . Real Deal 12 Oct 2011 05:36 PM
Rotation works! The moaners don't like it but as rowdy states, the AB's are able to bring in guys that at least know some of the systems and patterns. Without Carter NZ are reduced hugely in strength, but the coaches did their best to explain it to anyone who'd listen.. "we need a back-up to Carter" and so they were right. They also tried to establish a back-up to McCaw but nobody reached the required level?

4 . deep 11 Oct 2011 11:24 PM
There's rotation, and there's total team change-outs. I'm all for rotation, but not changing the whole team. I still think this AB squad is only just reaching 'battle hard' whereas the Oz team is right at it's peak. That plus the injury toll takes it from AB's as clear favorites to AB's as very slim favorites in my book.

2 . rowdymcbowdy 11 Oct 2011 12:13 PM
You are missing my point completely. Im not saying there is a gulf between the ABs and the rest. I am saying that rotation and selection policies are paying dividends. The ABs have been able to cover injury time and time again in this world cup with experienced internationals and that is a direct product of Henry and co's selection policies! The argument about whether the ABs are better than the rest is a different issue.