As for Foley, the Aussie debate over whether to play him or Cooper has not been dis-similar to the one here over Farrell or Ford – if anything the discussions and argument on forums and the like have been more vociferous,

On Saturday, Foley showed Farrell and Ford what the correct response is to having your place and ability questioned – play such a blinder that all the naysayers are stunned into silence.

Even accepting the Aussie pack had us under the cosh, Foley was absolutely excellent

Australia have announced themselves as genuine contenders for the title. This was, by some distance, the best performance of the World Cup to date