18K, but each stand appears to have a 4-5K capacity? so one stand being empty and 14k in sounds about right. I'm sure a Saints fan can confirm.

I don't know how that approach has failed to convince a high court judge... It's like trying to joke with an immigration officer in the USA... Not a good idea

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There were still about 1,000 in the south stand, albeit mostly stuffed into one side of it. The north and west were close to capacity and the East was about 3/4 full at its busiest.

Each end is about 4k



The sides are similar with about 1k in the corners, if memory serves.

This Aussie team is there for the taking. They're not the youngest squad and I don't recall seeing a Kangaroo team make so many errors - tonight and at Cardiff. In the past the ball always seemed to stick and they always got the bounce - but that little bit of magic appears to be lacking this year.



Rarely have we ever seen teams making yards down the middle against Aus defences or stop their hugely powerful forwards in their tracks - but we've seen that in this competition.



I don't believe they're easing off at all, it just seems they haven't 'clicked' yet. Problem is, when they do they'll be back to their best. As in 2004 when GB went into the final high on confidence and we all know what happened over the first 40 minutes.



If England can eliminate errors and penalties, and play like they did in their best spells at Cardiff, they've got them.

Mmm wont we have to get past NZ first assuming we get to the semi finals

Correct.And on current evidence the Kiwis could well be a tougher task.

Life at Langtree Park has been the same for two years now. I don't think Saints can be bothered improving the stadium catering. It's utter garbage. The corporate stuff is great, and that appears to be where Saints' sole focus is.

I can't imagine Saints building a brand new stadium (only two years old) and not first consulting with lawyers on the H&S requirements of the build.



However, the hoardings weren't the problem per se. It was the steel railings they are attached to that will have caused the problems.

Just watched the game again, and I get the feeling Fiji went into the game thinking they couldn't win and were just concentrating on putting in a good defensive effort with good discipline.

I hope they throw caution to the wind and get stuck in with passion against England.

What did people think of Apisai Koroisau? He's contracted to Souths, but was their reserve grade's (North Sydney) player of the Year.



To think I used to strap him in the U18s. Bless him. Good player. I expect to see him in first grade for the Bunnies next season, injuries permitting.

You a strapper Rooster?

I thought you were Trent Robinson.