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Published 08:07 18 Dec 2018 GMT
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"I didn't even think it was Tadhg's best game for Leinster this season. He was quiet enough, but he was still there swiveling away and creating. Some going for a prop. What has become of the times?!"Furlong has evolved his attacking game and added further improvements to his scrummaging this season too, causing the likes of New Zealand, Argentina and Bath all manner of issues in recent months.
"Mainly because it was decided by the Irish public, looking at all the votes!"Overall, the former Leicester, England and Lions star was happy enough with the XV and argued that Conor Murray would have been a good shout for No.9 had injury not forced him to miss the November internationals. Healey was responsible for switching Ben Smith (NZ) for Davies at 13 in order to bring in France's Teddy Thomas on the right wing.
"Bundee Aki is a great player but I think Damien de Allende has had sensational autumn and, as a carrier, he is exactly the sort of player you want to play alongside. He makes breaks, causes dents in defences and really damages people."Sounds exactly what Bundee Aki does too, but we'll not squabble over this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xloCsabG3Yc What we would argue with is Dallaglio removing Cian Healy from the 'Best XV' front row. Dallaglio, who captained England to World Cup glory in 2003, was surprised there was only one New Zealand forward in the pack. After praising Furlong, he added:
"No-one really likes a Healy in their team. As good as Healy is this is where he is most comfortable, on the replacements bench."Dallaglio ended up replacing Healy with South Africa's Steven Kitshoff before mentioning Maro Itoje (England) and Justin Tipuric (Wales) as two forwards unlucky to miss out. WATCH THE LATEST HOUSE OF RUGBY EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/DpTTcFcugT8

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