Matt Toomua shook off some obvious rust, Billy Meakes (pictured) worked hard to provide the same shape as Kurtley Beale, Lukhan Tui fired a few physical shots at the ‘he’s not a Test No.6’ critics (well, principally this column), Marika Koroibete enjoyed himself and Tom Banks was Tom Banks. What was there not to like about the Wallabies trial against a Super Rugby selection on Friday?

You could add to the list above that Jack Maddocks and Jordan Petaia looked very comfortable. There were downsides, too. The first half was messy at times and Rory Arnold blotted his copybook with loose carries. In a tight selection race that may count against him. But most importantly the Wallabies began to take shape.

Is the following – injury permitting – close to what will run out against the All Blacks? Sio, TPN, Kepu, Coleman, Rodda, Tui, Hooper, Pocock, Genia, Foley, Koroibete, Beale, Hodge, DHP, Folau: Res: Latu, Robertson, Tupou, Arnold, Samu, Phipps, Toomua, Banks.

2. Read’s warning for Wallabies

There will be interest here in the Beauden Barrett v Richie Mo’unga debate in New Zealand but Kieran Read’s performance in the Super Rugby final also merits attention.