side with

"Having that many scrums wasn't pleasing on the neck, but they are a quality side with a quality pack," he said.

Arch-rivals Australia and England resume Ashes hostilities on Friday in Perth with the hosts weakened by injuries but favourites to inflict more pain on a side with a dire record Down Under.

We naturally side with the brother and the jealous laborers, but in each case Christ asks us: Why does God need to be like you?

Defeat would see Japan rise above Wales in the rankings - leaving Tandy's side with the daunting task of needing a victory over either New Zealand or South Africa later this month to return to the top 12.

They need to stay 12th in the world rankings, the man who wears 12 is in the spotlight and they field a side with 12 players who will not complete the autumn series.