as long as its Pro-SA, Im sure we’ll always agree on something G10.

Big Hit, can we tag at this moment ?

Go italy!!

Definitely. A slim chance but a much bigger one than theyve ever had against NZ before.

Firstly, they have 1 of the very best coaches on the Planet = Nick Mallet.

Secondly, their pack is competitive with any, bar none. With a magnificant TH in Castro and a no8 with mongrel and flair in Parisse, they will punch their weight.

Thirdly, at Home – 1st time in Milan – and selling OUT the San Siro ??? that place will go nuts. Ive been to a derby there and nothing compares for that ‘cauldron’ effect in that stadium. Humbling.

Lastly, most importantly, the ABs have picked an almost entire B team incl debutants. Panic can happen at any moment with a thrown-together inexperienced team.

So the Azzurri definitely have a chance. Would love to be there. Went to Genova for an AB Test there once, sold out there too, and the crowd was electric. They rushed the fences whenever a scrap was on like spectators at the Colosseum, baying for SANGUE ! For Italians, rugby is becoming a very popular niche sport. Mothers like the macho thing about it and Dads pretent tho know something but have never played. They go a little pazzo tho.

Castro and Hayman are the best TH props in the World, Davey Crockett is gonna have his work cut out there.

So Parisse gets another chance to show us he’s a better gouger than Burger. Seems outrageous that he should be avail already against the same opposition.

The Azzurri are really gonna be UP for this one, esp against an AB B team at a sold out San Siro.