Stormers snatch draw thanks to some profligate Sharks ill-discipline

However in terms of All Black 12s, Jordie Barrett has one spot locked and Quinn Tupaea, AJ Lam , and Timoci Tavatavanawai have also had great seasons and are entering their prime while Havili and ALB are on the wrong side of 30 for 2027 RWC.

It would be a shame if U20 players toured. I heard that Tuilagi will tour NZ instead of going to the World Cup, go win a trophy young man!

Still don’t know why they didn’t give them an extra week before the first test. Can’t remember if that was NZRs idea or not.

A New Zealand pinot noir has been awarded “Best In Show” in the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Central Otago’s McArthur Ridge Southern Tor Pinot Noir 2022 scored an impressive 97 points out of 100.

On the achievement, McArthur Ridge international sales manager Jason Dellaca says: “Our sole focus as a team is to produce the best wines possible from each vintage, and to be globally recognised for this hard work is extremely rewarding for everyone at McArthur Ridge.”

And in response to your comments about being our best “pure 10”…..of course he is, his competition is Brett Cameron and Harry Plummer.

I always felt Mounga didn’t hit his full potential for the AB’s until he was consistently picked as first choice 10 without chopping and changing with BB. Then yeah, he was the best 10 in NZ and at the World Cup. Dmac deserves the same opportunity. There’s no reason he can’t perform at test level the way he does for the Chiefs. Give him the keys.

Also move Ioane back to the wing, bring Proctor in to 13 and get Jordan playing the Shaun Stevenson role. BB to the bench and develop Ruben Love to eventually replace him.