All our thoughts are with Chris Anderson as we make our way back home.

To claim the Ashes by winning the third and deciding Test was obviously a big moment for me and the rest of the team, but rugby has taken a back seat in the wake of what happened to our coach.

We haven't been to see Chris in hospital but we've been saying prayers for him.

Being coach of Australia is a hard job. It's not something I would like to do.

But everyone is keeping their fingers crossed and we hope to see him soon.

He is a fighter and a really good fella. This won't beat him.

As Chris recovers, Freddie - Brad Fittler - is getting used to the fact that his international career is over.

He is one of the greats of the game and I'm proud to have played in the same team as him.

At 29, there are those who say he could have gone on for a few more years. But his body was obviously telling him otherwise.

He has clearly decided it is best to concentrate on his club rugby, with the aim of picking up another trophy with the Roosters.