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I don't give a rat's clacker about the scoreline, it is insignificant.
AT LAST, after nearly two months on the road, this group of Australians have shown some heart, they shown some belief and they have shown a way forward!!!
They believed in each other and they trusted each other.
I honestly wouldn't have minded (well, not too much) if we actually lost on this performance, the fact is we finally played as a team and we played as if the jersey and Cap meant something.
The one negative would have to be Moore's throw in as it was very much sub Test standard an dsub standard for him, he is better than that and everyone in the squad would know that as well.
Stanners absolutely straightened the backline up and when he wasn't featuring in attack he was pivotal in defence and generally gave a better balance to the team and seemed to have a steadying influence as well.
He was like a fourth backow in defence.
Elsom has proved an enigma for me for the last year but what he may ocassionally cough up in discipline he certainly makes up for in spades in the loose and with a presence in the tight.
At last we have seen a way forward.
At last we have seen a pride in the Wallaby jersey.
At last Australians can hold our heads up for a Test Performance.
Personally I feel sorry for Scotland for having to host the Wallabies at this stage of the Tour as they were in a no win scenario, however they played a mighty match and will undoubtably improve on the back of tonights experience.
It is not the last we will hear from this proud Scottish unit!
So, if I had to pick a twenty two man squad for the World Cup Final right now then I would have the following however, I reserve the right to repick when I am receiving less assistance from the Bear!
1. Greg Holmes
2. Tai McIsaac
3. Guy Shepherdson
4. Daniel Vickerman
5. Nathan Sharpe
6. Rocky Elsom
7. Phil Waugh
8. David Lyons
9. Matt Giteau
10. Stephen Larkham
11. Lote Tuqiri
12. Scott Staniforth
13. Stirling Mortlock
14. Cameron Shepherd
15. Chris Latham
16. Benn Robinson
17. Jeremy Paul
18. Hugn McMenimen
19. George Smith
20. George Gregan
21. Matt Rogers
22. Mark Gerrard