Under the Pump: Burning questions for Foley and Kellaway, plus the six others facing intense pressure in TRC

There are a lot of players under pressure in TRC. Damian Willemse, Duane Vermeulen, Taniela Tupou, Dane Coles, Rory Arnold, Santiago Carreras, Michael Cheika, and Sam Cane are among them. Willemsse was named Man of the Match in the Sydney wind and rain. Vermuleen was a pale imitation of his Western Province mentor. Arnold performed adequately for the lineout and maul operator, but he needs to add some bulk to his upper body. Tupo didn't even get fit to play. All Blacks went 2-0 on pressure cooking. Wallabies pressure success rate: 0-2.

Foley and Kellaway are under intense pressure in TRC.

Bernard Foley and Andrew Kellaway are under pressure in the Test against New Zealand. All Blacks have returned to their kicking roots and look dangerous. The Wallaby pack can win the match if they don't give up the lineout. They are short on Test minutes in their slots. They need to stymie the visitors. It's a Test for Australia.

All Blacks need to win the Rugby Championship. Scott Barrett is the senior player and captain of the team. He is up against Rob Leota and Pete Samu, who are not as established as him. Ardie Savea is out injured. Hoskins Sotutu is another player who will draw scrutiny. The Wallabies need a win to save their season. They lost the third Test against Ireland. They also lost to South Africa. Their breakdown woes were their undoing in Sydney. There are questions for Foley and Kellaway. Other players are also under pressure.

The Pumas are playing a home match against South Africa. They are under pressure to win. Their main concern is their locks. Tomas Lavanini, Guido Petti, and Matias Alemanno are the main options. They have been using Tomas Potti, Matia Alemannno and Tomas Cusimano as their other locks in the past. The Pumi's coach is also looking for a replacement for Foley. It will be a kicking contest between Francois Steyn and Emiliano Boffelli.

Damian Willemse is starting flyhalf for South Africa in Test two. Andre Esterhuizen is also under pressure. Foley, Kellaway, Sotutu, Scott Barrett, Lavanini and Petti/Alemanno are also facing pressure in TRC.   They are: Foley and Kellaways, Estershuizh, Damian de Allende,