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These final 12 runs could be match defining.

I’d agree normally but it was a horrible session we faced yesterday, and we got through it with credit IMHO. If it swung back and they had to face a horrible session too they’d be a few more down.

250-odd would be a decent if not spectacular score. With a good atmosphere and taking our chances (stumpings/catches) is it very doable to beat them

Well that’s it exactly, it’s good if it works. Hyypia did this mental thing with our fullbacks on the half way line as “intent” and we were getting smashed. It’s not like the guys are slogging themselves out, over 375 against Australia in the Ashes is a good innings no matter how it comes. I...

It’s a bit like the classic mantra of “do all the right things, and you win more than you lose”. Our record has been superb since the refresh, and sometimes decisions won’t come off, but if the mentality is to try and win every game it seeps through.

Love the declaration. Hot blood and big balls.

217-5 is not bad at all against one of the best attacks in the world - if Root can see the day out and others potter along steadily, we will be in a great position.

Right, see you all at lunch!

3 points today lads, no excuses

Come on lads!