Scotland change 13 and name Finn Russell as skipper versus France

Koch no but has been fantastic bench impact for the Boks but also near the end

Malherbe probably yes but slightly fading like Furlong who has also been injured

He was the best with Malherbe but most would agree not now

Atonio no and Fagerson lol

Lomax was included in most reputable world XVs in 2024 including World Rugby

The 10’s don't routinely kick for goal until the knockouts in that comp. The few exceptions would be controlled by NZR which is the issue. It gives them agency in managing overseas players rather than locking them out.

It would be a handful of players dictated by the NZR with a view to stacking the AB squad.

The current issue isn't a mass exodus but that NZR have no say in who goes.

He'll stay. Rain or no rain.

NZ rugby as a whole has done a brilliant job at not alienating its best talent. Thanks to those two coaches, it utterly failed Mo'unga. Given his clear desire to look after his family, is it any surprise that at best he is only going to one more year in NZ rugby?

My solution to the Mo'unga problem? Put the blowtorch on Barrett, who has never been a world class 10, and McKenzie, who threatens a good game but has never played a good one at 10 against a major opponent. Only play them at 10. Ever. Force them to compete for that slot, and only that one. Never play them at fullback. If Jordan is injured, bring in another fullback. And bring in one player at least who is a pure 10, a clear threat to Barrett and McKenzie that they could also be replaced altogether. And bring in another player who can play 10, another clear threat to move on two veteran players who have never succeeded in international rugby at 10.

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Would love for it to be at the Canes. If the Chiefs also have a form Lord next year, both them and the Canes could find more time to push their 6/locks, Ah Kuoi and Delany, out to 6 more often. Would be taking game time away from class 6s like Flanders and Shields, Iose but it would be an interest change imo.