There's naturally a heavy black tinge to the best team of the year – but South Africa, Scotland, Australia, Wales and Italy make up more than half of the side. Posted December 03, 2008 by James Mortimer

New Zealand will return home the best team in the world by some margin – and the conquered home nations should be the better for the experience. Posted December 01, 2008 by James Mortimer

The All Blacks roll into Twickenham with a Grand Slam and a 15-win season in their sights. Better for England to target one man rather than the whole team. Posted November 26, 2008 by James Mortimer

Evening Mike... No...... I don't think he even has the balls to come back to WHL. He's still a great player, just doesn't fit in with their style of play.. He must feel bad when he even gets substituted before Kuyt!!!!! Just watched Villa get beat.. Not a

alfie alfie aka p & s....i thought social services would have you in care by now

Hi Mike ......know what you mean about putting yourself through the pain, but I like to see the game, if I can, before commenting on here. Like tonight I have just watched the Hammers thwart "mighty leaders" Liverpool. Well done to them, with a bit of luck