"Aussies cheat but McCaw competes"

Honiss wrote that in the first test: "The All Blacks were not allowed to scrummage effectively due to the collapsing tactics of the Wallabies, which were rewarded with re-sets [allowing the Wallabies to secure a more competitive engagement], the odd penalty and free kick, but generally untidy ball for the All Blacks to attack from.

"It was also considered that the Wallabies outclassed us in the tactical kicking game, however, closer examination reveals that the chasers of the kicks were invariably starting from an offside position [in front of the kicker], therefore shutting down the counter-attacking opportunities of the All Blacks."