Bertho - the last two England warm up games as I informed you a long while ago were against France. The game in France ended with France beating England 2nd 15 by a point, todays meeting with England 1st15 (less a couple of players because of injury) - DON'T BET ON FRANCE!

If you get the chance to see the game it is great entertainment!
You have to see a 15 man defence in operation, every time a Frenchman got the ball there were three white shirts hit him!
Can't say I'm enamoured with the Lycra, body hugging shirts and shorts but I'm sure that some of our posters will appreciate the changes
(In case you've forgotten ladies - Beer Advert!)

Bring it on mate.

Glad to see the Lionhearts didn't fall asleep in their lay off. Everyone here is very much looking forward to seeing them in action over here in a few weeks. They are the team on everyone's lips at the weekend BBQ's. But beware the wounded Kiwi. They've shifted up a few gears in the Tri Nations. Don't know if you saw any of it but the Wallabies built up nicely through the 4 games also. It was a good series, deservedly won by the All Blacks. Australia finished not too far off their peak with a narrow loss to the Blacks at Eden Park which would have been a huge confidence boost. It's a very different side to the one you would have seen in the tour match. Staff, attitude and skills have all improved. I'd probably give them 6-1 for the prize if I had to lay odds. Blacks 3-1 equal with the White Shirts, 3-1.

What the hell happened to France? They where finalists 4 years ago. Oh well. Give them plenty. Rooster mo... fu....

If the Kiwi's and Ozz haven't worked out a defence against the "TIGERS" catch and drive within the 25 then It's England for the World Cup!