Quote ="Jeff the God of Biscuits"They're only two men! They are good but they're not the greatest players ever to play. If we shut them down early with our IMMENSE tackling and superior ruck speed we will run their 30+ year old props ragged. Then when they go off for their spell having been throuroughly run off their feet for 15-20 mins, Feka comes on and punches holes in their defence like the wrecking ball he is.'"
When it comes down to it, there are 17v17. All across the field is very evenly matched. I reckon it will be won and lost on tactics. Tony Smith is a bit of a whizz. Even if we are being dominated across the field in the first half we tend to come out in the second half with a different game plan that saves the day. Mr Mcguire is a bit of an unknown entity for me. He's certainly created a well drilled, fit, confident side during the off season. The test is whether that is enough to see you through or whether he has the nouse to change things mid game and have his players stick to it. If he manages that you will win. Me personally, I have faith in Tony fix the issues if and when they arise.