1.   Australia was overwhelmed by New Zealand, which used its brilliant backline and highly mobile forward pack to devastating effect.

2.   British Lions backrower Scott Quinnell will be joined by his brother Craig in the forward pack for the first time.

3.   Eels winger Clinton Schifcofske scored a pair of almost identical tries off high kicks while the Parramatta forward pack dominated its rival.

4.   For the Welsh team, the match will mark the return of Brett Sinkinson to the forward pack.

5.   Foley was the most experienced player in the Wallaby forward pack following the retirement of John Eales.

6.   Led by a strong forward pack, the Sea Eagles ran in six tries to one in an error-marred game.

7.   The changes to the forward pack helped the Springboks and they defended well in the first half.

8.   The only change to the forward pack sees Simon Easterby of Llanelli replace Alan Quinlan, who is struggling with knee injury.

9.   The respective forward packs are likely to hold the key.

10.   Against a physically larger forward pack, the Highlanders defended stoutly when needed and cut loose after the halftime break to run in five tries to one.