I have been saying for a little while now that we needed to go back to basics and build from there. I like what Ryan is saying, hopefully, it eventuates into something tangible, but it may take more than a test or two to see those changes take effect.  If we subtract the errors from our game and improve our accuracy, we should be competitive. I also feel like perhaps we haven't been able to go 80 minutes, traditionally a strength of the AB's and it's a little concerning. We haven't seen as much impact off the bench. 

I recall a few years ago, DC was under big pressure, wasn't playing to his usual standard. They stripped his role back entirely and asked him to do two things well. He made a total turnaround and obviously went on to play a dominant part in the RWC 2015 win. 

I agree with your comments re Taylor, as much as it pains me to say it, Taukei'aho should be starting. I am with you on Reiko, he has improved at Center but it would be hard not to given how bad he was at the start. He has made a couple of really nice breaks there and his out and out speed was obvious, but in his best test he still doesn't look as compelling as someone like Goodhue or ALB when they are playing well. He may continue to grow in that role, and that is clearly where they see him and I accept that some players like Nonu and Smith didn't become world-class until a bit later in their careers. His defense has improved, though he still has a tendency to step out of the line and be slow to get back to it. His handling errors are less, but continue, I wonder if it's because he is fast and that causes issues.

Reece has done everything you could ask of someone in his role and then also pops up getting turnovers at the breakdown, it would seem unfair to not let him have a wing position. 

What happened with Goodhue?