The desire, enthusiasm and fires are there, and this selection has only intensified all those elements. I know that I need to go up another level but I believe I've got it within me to do just that. I don't need to be told that there are no guarantees in life. There never have been. Six Nations titles won't be won by one man alone, or even 15 men. They'll be won by a squad. I want to be part of that squad. I'm sure at some stage I'll get an opportunity. |
The French back three have shown up well and it's a reflection of the way the team's going, |
The whole squad will share my sense of frustration. We must look forward to one big effort and try to take something positive out of this tour. |
They are a courageous side and they never stopped trying. |
This is the beginning of the challenge, not the end of it. I've set targets, and now I'm one step closer. The target was not to make the squad but to make the team. That's what my sights are set on. I'm in this for the long haul. I'm under no illusions how difficult it will be. |
We played with a lot pace and a lot of intensity and we had won the game after the first half an hour. |
We started the (northern hemisphere) season by winning (November's World Cup final) in Australia, and we have to try and finish the season by winning in Australia, |
We're obviously very disappointed with this match and especially the first 20 minutes that really cost us. |
Well, the latest news is that things are going as expected, |