Hope its a great day for you Mr J and that you receive plenty of good old kiwi hospitality!

Personally Im not sure how the game will go- cos Ive been downplaying the Warratahs all season and they are still there (stubborn as a Kalgoorlie fly on a 40 degree day)...Ewen McKenzie, for my money, is this years 'Coach of the Super 12' competition and has definitely been underrated (by me at least lol)...

One thing's for sure, if they play wide (on top of maintaining their great defensive structure- Grey keeping the backs d line fronting up) and use their strong running backs as much as possible (Turinui and Tuqiri are natural line runners and should have lots more support) and get in behind the Crusaders (with a few of those great well timed chip kicks) and keep the forward momentum going (Lyons pounding it up the middle) they will have a great chance...I have always rated the back line and they are really producing on top of a solid forward foundation and great option taking by their halves (who have also been underrated this season- again by me hehe)...

Its difficult trying to win in a conservative point for point encounter with the Crusaders...got to go for the knock out blow early and run for the rest of the match hahahaha!!! Have to show a lot of heart and confidence and express their creative talents (theres plenty there) and I think NSW will do the Aussies proud win or lose!!!

The Crusaders are champions and have been at the top for a long time!!! Memories of last years game loss might be motivation enough...never been a Justin Marshall fan but he is playing out of his skin and expect him to have a big one...nothing more need be said of their forwards and the great R McCaw...the Brumbies showed the way last year how to win and win well so theres a starting point for Ewen...just hope its not a dusting by the mainlanders cos that would be the last thing NSW rugby needs or deserves...

Anyway, good luck and hope you drink your share before Squirt sucks the stadium dry of all the Macs gold lol!!! Going to be a great day either way!!!!

Have one for me!!!

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