Tri-Nations 2009: Anybodies Game?

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After the June Internationals and the Lion's Series we've all got a pretty good look at South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.Â* I've heard people say that the Bokkes are the clear favourites after seeing their hard hitting displays against the British and Irish Elite.Â* Personally, I think that Australia were equally impressive with their new style, Robbie Deans-supercharged attitude.Â* For the first time in a while a big question mark looms over the All Blacks.Â* They are the team with something to prove.Â* It is the Kiwis that must fight to retain the #1 spot on the IRB rankings chart.Â*

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This weekend we saw the first match with the Wallabies hoping a flight over to the Land of Kiwis, Sheep, Lord of the Rings, Flight of the Conchords and the Long White Cloud for an epic match.Â* Personally I really enjoyed this game.Â* Australia fully showed their attacking prowess in the first half, with the All Blacks demonstrating their resolve and mighty defense and rucking skills in the second.Â* For obvious reasons I won't post the results on the frontpage, but to read more about this match and the upcoming Tri-Nations excitement make TRF your homepage and check back thrice daily, at least...

Â*http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=49747

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