David Nucifora Quotes

"He has had a lot of tests done, and we are not quite sure what it is. We did not think he was going to be right in time for the game, and with a big game like this you need people who are going to be 100 per cent fit."
-David Nucifora

"Our supply of lineout ball was an issue and there were just too many turnovers. We had opportunities we didn't take and we should have nailed a couple more tries."
-David Nucifora

"It will be another step up next week. There is still a lot to improve on. We turned over too much ball. We were just a bit jittery - we were like, 'gee we haven't been in this position for a while'. I think we have to be able to take every opportunity that is given to us because we would have scored one or two more tries if we had been a bit more composed."
-David Nucifora

"It should be a spectacle. Both teams have plenty to play for and are positive in their approach."
-David Nucifora

"Doug definitely won't be available for selection. That hamstring strain from the Crusaders game, he hasn't recovered from it and we didn't really have too much expectation there."
-David Nucifora

"We never had any concerns about his fitness levels. One thing they do in Japan is run a lot and train a lot."
-David Nucifora