Jeez. It's only 11pm! Most fans will be out on the razz.



I would like to have seen Gaskell play tonight, behind a pack that actually DID something for a change. I tried to look for the benefits brought by Hohaia at 6 and could not see them. I could see what he can bring - his step, his pace and no doubt his experience. But he is just as effective at 9 in those areas.



Gaskell is also a superb goal kicker and can kick drop goals. He has also put in some great kicks for tries.



I am just as disappointed that Gaskell and Makinson did not play tonight as I was last night. I still want them both in the team. I still think both could enhance the team. In Gaskell's case, he could benefit from having someone with experience as a halfback partner even though Wilkin isn't a natural halfback.



So while I have never claimed it to be 'a disgrace' that Gaskell was dropped, I still think it is unfair on the lad and I still think he should be in the team.



Others may feel similarly to me once they get back from the pub.

Agreed, I thought he was overall neutral - some very good things and some very poor things (defence).



1. Roby

2. Lomax

3. Sai.

4. Wilkin (best performance for ages)

........

15. Gardner

16. lance

17. Jones

1. Jonny Lomax

2. Sia Soliola

3. James Roby



Huge effort from everyone involved - what a night.

1. Lomax

2. Sia

3. Wilkin

I thought Gardner played well, took some good high balls, took the ball forward well, as always, and came up with a great shot on Hodgson.

1) lomax

2) Sia

3) Wilkin

Sia was a machine last night. Took the ball up with good hard agressive running and his defence was bone crunching at times.



How sia isn't getting picked for the kiwis is a joke. He was the best backrow in the country last year and is back on top form this year.