Making his first start at No10 in 21 tests, Beauden Barrett will feel that of all the men playing in Napier this Saturday.

I am angry, flabbergasted, dumbfounded, irate, indignant and exasperated. Most of all, I'm disappointed.

Chris Rattue has been a Sonny Bill naysayer in the past - but is forced to admit he's a damn good rugby player who he actually enjoys watching.

Chris Rattue writes: Sorry Michael Hooper but you are wrong -your Wallabies are broken all right because the forwards are as bad as they've ever been.

Wynne Gray writes: We don't need to poke fun at the Wallabies, they did it themselves as they staggered under the weight of another All Blacks Bledisloe blitz.

It is time to give a bit of credit to the unsung heroes of Saturday night's outstanding victory - Steve Hansen, Ian Foster, Mike Cron, Mick Byrne and Nic Gill, writes Justin Marshall.

Was it just me or was Romain Poite like a traffic cop looking to book his quota of tickets with his yellow cards last night?

One of the true gentlemen of rugby league is saying goodbye in what is likely to be his last outing at Mt Smart Stadium today.

Calling Wayne Smith - your country needs you.

The statistics to come out of the All Blacks' 12-all draw are so out of whack from those produced in any of the 14 tests last year that it's tempting to go all Benjamin Disraeli and brand them damned lies.

Justin Marshall writes: This game won't be going down as a great All Black performance, but what happened at the end of the first test only enhanced my admiration for them.

Sheer grit saved the All Blacks. A dash of aura, a Sydney shower-box and the Wallabies' inability to clinch the deal helped as well, writes Wynne Gray.

The aftermath of the drawn test must include concerns that the ABs' World Cup retention campaign is showing too many flaws, writes Chris Rattue.

The Rabbitohs will play in this year's grand final based on their scintillating display against the Broncos on Thursday evening.

Think Wallaby five-eighths, and your memory turns up glorious attacking episodes of constructive rugby.

Trying to pick a winner in the NRL is a risky business at the best of times but I'm leaning towards the Rabbitohs taking it out this year.

A lot has been made about Steve Hansen being a loyal selector. Which he is - but not blindly or to any individuals as is often suggested, writes Gregor Paul.

A legacy is built over time, not a season, which is why Warriors fans need to remain patient.

There might be a few players from the Crusaders who will have extra motivation in the All Blacks' camp this week.

New Zealand netball might need to get used to silver medals in the next few years.

I never want the Wallabies to win - unless they are playing England. And I have no desire for any Australian sides to succeed in the Super 15.

Whenever most people think of the big Warriors winger, they see Vatuvei fumbling the ball like he did so horribly against the Eels in 2007. Any mistake is highlighted.

As we salute the departing Piri Weepu, appreciation should be growing that Aaron Smith was ready to take over as All Black halfback.

The balance of transtasman rugby power is finding a more even keel, which is no bad thing, writes Chris Rattue.

Tomorrow marks one year until the Netball World Cup kicks off in Sydney.

Analysis of the Crusaders' 2014 Super Rugby campaign will no doubt focus on the final five minutes at Homebush on Saturday night.

The Crusaders began slowly, rose to a strong sequence deep in the Super 15 tournament, but could not close the deal.

It's time to tidy up and put Super Rugby back in the box, where it will unlikely be given another thought until next year.