Hi Bonzo

I agree with all you said.

I too am an ex-player, but the game I played was vastly different to what I played.

I believe the professionalisation sic of the game has lead to a faster, more physical and tactical game in which the Southern Hemisphere teams have excelled.

I watched most of the games and was deeply disappointed with the performance of the Home Countries, especially England.

Scotland have some excuse at the manner of their dismissal but I don't believe they would have gone any further anyway.

Yes the All Blacks were the best team and deserved to win the Trophy.

For me though I thought that Argentina were the most interesting and exciting team to watch.

perhaps we should enter the World Cup as The British Lions.

Cheers

Mike