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Toaster 4 minutes ago

I watched

Especially around the ruck

He’s good but he doesn’t fit in as a luxury player and will get smoked at test clever at his weight

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Toaster 5 minutes ago

Super Rugby Pacific performers of the week: Qualifying Finals

Had a mare with his core basics

I know…impossible for you to accept

Not a fan of Christie BTW but he led the Blues quite well the other day

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GrahamVF 7 minutes ago

Super Rugby Pacific's greatest season stained by one playoff game

I could say exactly the same about SR.

Super Rugby Pacific's greatest season stained by one playoff game

GrahamVF 8 minutes ago

Let’s see what happens over the next few months. Should be a good test of your theory.

Are Brumbies good enough to take next step? Will Reds ever make final four?

BA 9 minutes ago

Brumbies can win on WE but they have to they absolutely have to no matter what happens refs conditions injuries put out a test match intensity performance with not many mistakes an so be it because it is a very good Chiefs team stacked …don’t want to sound condescending to our Aussie rugby whanau across the ditch but the time is now for a team especially this one to deliver on a performance in a game of consequence against top opponents, this Brumbies team is got some guns and ur 2 old fellas upfront have been the biz …I really want to see Aussie rugby go better I do want u to get a win over the Lions

Super Rugby Pacific's greatest season stained by one playoff game

GrahamVF 9 minutes ago

The fact that SR had to manufacture an extra game to make the books balance says it all doesn’t it? There were 47 000 at the semi in Pretoria. The last SR games in SA were just not bringing in the crowds and the TV stats were poor. That all changed with URC. The last virtually meaningless game between the Stormers and the Scarlets on a Friday night in the entertainment capital of South Africa drew nearly 30 000. URC has really revitalised SA rugby and as you say is a lot better prep for test rugby. If one doesn’t enjoy most of the URC games one can’t enjoy test rugby very much and the knockout stages of the RWC must be switch off stuff.

Super Rugby Pacific's greatest season stained by one playoff game

AH 17 minutes ago

Tend to disagree on advantage of urc for SA. Because most teams in urc lack the physical presence of SA sides. This results in our teams not developing a multi phase skillset. This results in ,when teams match the same teams physically, we look short of options. Anyway, enjoyed the European championship thoroughly. High level of rugby without a doubt. French trendsetters and English definitely expanding their game. Going to an interesting mid year tour spectacle

Are Brumbies good enough to take next step? Will Reds ever make final four?

BA 18 minutes ago

Absolutely correct sn everyone loves going to Chch to play finals …this playoff finals system for 11 teams an 3 weeks of finals is excellent anything can happen this WE

Blues make a tactical change at fullback for Crusaders showdown

BA 22 minutes ago

Strong team reckon game gonna be beaut I reckon ..big pressure on 9 an 10s for Saders not much experience JOC even in that as in when was last time he played in a “ test match “ type thing, AJ Lam and Reiko coukd really get into David and Ennor who aren’t the most physical midfield Codie is all time type dude Scooter is relentless this game hard to call but I am gonna go with Blues …BB creating more Blues midfield and wingers all athletic fast and physical to contain Saders weapons outside Forwards even each other out …I bleed yellow but go Blues respect Saders but nobody wants to see you win another title facts

Super Rugby Pacific's greatest season stained by one playoff game

GrahamVF 24 minutes ago

The Currie Cup Premier Division has eight teams with the top four going to knockout. It works well and there are no second chances.

Are Brumbies good enough to take next step? Will Reds ever make final four?

SK 24 minutes ago

The Playoff format is a sham, a farce and a scam. We, the fans, have all been hoodwinked and bamboozled by it. This is not what we were promised and is a really poor format for a top tier comp. How can the side that lost a first playoff getting a second life in the playoffs now have home field advantage? It is bizarre. Looking at the final standings now and a mission improbable for the Brumbies in NZ it seems as though we have gone on a different path only to end up in the same place. Aus sides have produced a top 3 finish with a semi-final in NZ and the rest of the teams finished in similar spots as last year with only the Waratahs showing significant improvement however it was the Rebels who finished similarly to them last season. So has the reduction from 5 to 4 really yielded the tangible results that one would have expected? The start the Aussie sides had was promising but the finish was rancid. The Reds were a let down. The Brumbies once again carry a fading torch across the ditch. The Waratahs flattered to deceive and the Force were wildly enigmatic. Lets hope the Brumbies defy all expectations and go on to win it. They have the power game to go all the way but the application and consistency of its application is what will count for the most now. The Brumbies must be at their absolute best. One gets the feeling that if the Brumbies lose then the questions surrounding Australian rugby will only grow louder before the Lions series.

Super Rugby Pacific's greatest season stained by one playoff game

IA 29 minutes ago

I would be happy with either the top 4 straight into the semi’s or top 2 and the knock out between the next 4. I also agree that under the current format the lucky looser should have lost home field advantage for the semi. The problem they have is that if they had been dropped to the bottom position the top 2 in regularly season would have ended up playing each other in the final, and you have to feel that that really should be our final, they were the two standout teams of the season.

Also interesting to note that early in the season there was much talk amongst the pundits of how well the Australian teams were going, I believe at one stage it was 2 NZ and 4 Aussie teams in the top 6. However when push comes to shove, we find that reversed, and now at semifinal weekend there is only 1 Australian team surviving.

Bulls book Leinster URC showdown but injury to Springbok tarnishes win

Jacque 52 minutes ago

NOT YET 😂😂

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RK 1 hour ago

Jonny Hill: Tractor tyres, trophies and the fan altercation at the Rec

Sounds a really grounded man. Bodes well for the future when his playing days are over. If the next adventure is in France, plenty of farming there - and a government and society that values farmers.

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Hammer Head 1 hour ago

Unfortunately, the only way the Bulls win this is if Leinster have a mare.

The Bulls have 2 options.

Turn this into a test match and grind away through the forwards. Possibly injure half the Leinster Pack in the process and half the boks in their ranks.

Or go in with nothing to lose and throw the ball around like maniacs. Which never works well for SA sides. Leinster’s defence is rock solid. And they can be patient and pick off scores off the bulls mistakes. Which were many against the Sharks. Leinster will punish them.

Despite the fact that I think Leinster will win easily - it’s going to be a fascinating match. Does Jake still have the ability to spring a surprise on Leinster through astute tactics? I’m not so sure.

Tamaiti Williams ruled out for Crusaders' semi-final with Blues

GP 1 hour ago

Fine team Crusaders have named. I have total faith in George Bower coming in for Tamaiti Williams. Loose trio of Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie and Christian Lio- Willie is uncompromising and tough. Have another on the bench , Cullen Grace. Should be a great game.