Maybe the poor showing is a blessing in disguise. McDermott was always going to become coach when Mclennan left. At least with Mclennan leaving early, the subject of McDermott being a poor coach has been identified earlier before we make any major changes to the playing staff. If a new coach comes in either this year or next, at least it will be his team that will be playing week in week out and not just a case of re-signing dad's army for 2012.

What we have to be careful of is other clubs coming in and making offers for the likes of BJB, Watkins, Hardaker, Ambler, Amor, McShane, Hood et al. We should be moulding the future squad around players like Burrow, McGuire, Sinfield, Peacock etc now giving them experience so when the changes come we don't have a full squad of rookies on the field.

Redneck inbreds.

I'm surprised a faux left wing loonie like AP would hold them in such high esteem.

To be fair I think it has more to do with a desire to make sure everyone is fully aware that he went there on holiday.

Did he mention that he's been to Australia? He has you know.

.....and, considering his faux salt of the earth tendencies that he wants us all to know about I think he upgraded his seats.

The aussies are the most insecure rugby followers around - query the quality the NRL and they take it as if you had messed with/on their Shiela.

messed on their shiela.

Lolz.