Fred's there on the bench and ready to play. But in fairness to Gerald, who had a good game when he came off the bench on Sunday, it's logical to give him a run out at flyhalf. |
I am aware that I am playing at difficult moments, when you have to concentrate the most. I take this as a vote of confidence. |
I injured myself again in my right groin. I am annoyed because this has been a niggling injury for a while. |
I'm back on my bike and in the gym doing weight training so I'm pretty confident I'll be playing again at the beginning of January. |
I'm still in a little bit of pain, but I feel it is getting better and better. |
It is already like a final. We are still on course for a Grand Slam and this is a great feeling. |
It's true that you feel so much better once you get out on the field. I need to recover 100 per cent to be ready for Scotland. |
It's very difficult to get back after such a tough game, |
Of course it always affects one when one is whistled. |
Of course it always affects one when one is whistled. One gives ones best each time, but it doesn't always come off. |
The mood is very good and very relaxed. However, having seen them play so well it has given us a little edge in training because the Irish are at the top of their form, playing very well and it's going to be a very tough match, |
We were following Scotland rather than playing our own game and imposing our style on them and mastering them. We have to have a good analysis of the game before we play Ireland and work out why it went wrong. |