'Razor' has offered his impressions on the Kiwi coach tasked with resurrecting Australian rugby.
The All Blacks midfielder hasn't played for 16 months after a ruptured ACL against Australia.
"I'm a blessed man, and I owe a lot to this city and this stadium."
There was a sense their side had blown a massive chance to break their hoodoo on NZ soil.
"In one game we've had them in my whole career."
Grant Chapman casts a critical eye across the NZ performance in the second Bledisloe Cup clash at Dunedin.
New Zealand trailled the Wallabies 17-3 at halftime, before rallying to victory at Dunedin.
The result extended their unbeaten run to 11 games.
The makeshift NZ side struggled for continuity through the opening 40 minutes, but rallied.
Will the All Blacks make it a clean sweep at Forsyth Barr Stadium?
The flanker suffered a broken neck in 2018 and missed last week's test against the Wallabies.
"I'm sure there will be a statue of him - it won't be a very big statue, he's a little man."
The Chiefs star will make his long-awaited test debut against the Wallabies.
In his 24th test, the Crusaders livewire will start in his preferred position.
Coach Ian Foster has given his rookies a chance to snatch World Cup spots on his roster.
"If you know anything about rugby, don't talk to me."
The superlatives for the in-form lock keep coming.
Saturday's final Bledisloe Cup test of the year presents a perfect opportunity for experimenting, writes Ollie Ritchie.
Six fresh faces have been with the All Blacks through this year's Rugby Championship.
Saturday's return Bledisloe Cup clash will be the last match before Ian Foster names his squad for France.
