27 Quotes by Ewen McKenzie

There are two issues with Mat: emotionally he is not right and physically he is off the pace.

Mat was very keen to be fit for this match, but in the end he wasn't right.

Peter's played very well so far and his leadership will be important from the back,

He did take that hard. You're sometimes put in those positions where there's a spur of the moment decision and there's probably a million people out there with the benefit of hindsight who can probably tell you you've done the wrong thing. I think he learnt a bit there, but I supported what he did and we moved on.

We're playing the best team in the competition and we've got to have fit players.

He's a bit old school in that context.

He is one of those late developing players. He's been giving a good account of himself on training field and the paddock. If he keeps improving that is something you can't ignore.

He is vice-captain and one of our key players so I will be surprised if he doesn't.

Just play on and see who jumps up. We don't use them.