The second-row partnership between veteran Brad Thorn and rookie Isaac Ross seems set to continue with the enforced and increasingly worrying absence of Ali Williams. Ross was one of the few June successes, his athleticism and frame reminiscent of All Black great Ian Jones. Jason Eaton has been recalled to bolster second-row/ back-row resources but it was peculiar to hear All Black coaches, before the Tri-Nations squad announcement, criticising Eaton for his perceived line out deficiencies.

随着担心Ali Williams的缺席与日俱增，二分位搭档是由老将Brad Thorn 还是新手Isaac Ross的争论仍将继续。Ross是为数不多的June的继任者，他的运动天赋会令人想起伟大的全黑人阵容的Ian Jones。Jason Eaton被召回以支持替补/后卫阵容，这样构成了全黑人阵容，尽管有人批评他的移动不足；但是在庆祝阵容出炉之前就听到这个消息是很奇怪的。