After the 12th end we were always chasing the game although scoring a seven on the 17th end was nice against this class of opposition. |
Because we had two sessions today, we're managing Marty, Steve Donald and Siti, who have got a few aches and pains, but we're expecting them all to be on deck. |
Before we leave for South Africa it is key for us to keep building on our combinations within the squad. |
Certainly he's determined to prove a point. He went through a bit of frustration at the decision from down south. But he's at peace with that now and sometimes a new challenge is just what a player needs. |
He brings enthusiasm and freshness. Physically there's been a big improvement in the last month or so. What he needs now is quality time on the pitch. |
He brings huge experience but the challenge is not to have him doing it in isolation but also bringing those around him into the game. |
He didn't train today, is receiving a lot of treatment and is still quite sore. I'm expecting an answer sometime tomorrow. |
He was our number one centre during last year's campaign. He has worked hard to get out there and play again and Saturday will be an exciting opportunity for him. |
He's got a very sore shoulder and he's not looking good. It didn't dislocate but it looks like there's something serious gone on there. |
He's shaping up really well. He's got through all the pre-season work, and he's pretty excited about pulling on a jersey and getting out there again. It's been a long road for him but he's shown a lot of patience and determination. |
I'm very impressed with Jamie. He's trained well, looks in good shape and it was always our strategy in the first three games to use the resources we had. |
In big games like that (against the Blues), to pull away like they (Crusaders) did just shows where their game's at. |
It didn't dislocate but it's not looking good. |
Lots of other factors affected them last year but they are an extremely proud union. We fully expect a pretty fired-up team facing us on their home ground. |
Obviously it is pleasing to have Hilly back in our side after such a long time out. |