BREAKING: Connacht sign former All Black 7s beast Pita Ahki

A 10 will always get judged on their kicking which is why he gets a tough time for blowing RWC finals but he was the only reason the AB made the last final. Destroyed the Irish defence in the 1/4 final to put Jordan in for his try going into the final 20 mins. That was the game. What I’ve seen of him in Japan is further improvement in his play making and try assists.

I’ve seen nothing in the 10’s coming through to suggest they are on his level in open play.

I guess there’s a case for saying that Borthwick should have him in the squad to have a look at, but I’d rather Borthwick was looking at Hodge & Cotgreave, who (i) haven’t been in (m)any England squads so far, and (ii) I think would do a better job than Arundell if given a shot against Argentina and/or the USA.

I would be curious to know how DPK goes

Parker

Proctor

Tavatavanawai

Holland

Love

Carter

All options in general

South African teams are traditionally terrible in wet conditions.

Overall I think Leinster will play the tight situations smarter than the Bulls.

But those days are gone, yet plenty seem to reminisce and can’t see the reality that Barrett is not the Barrett of the past. NZR recruits being one of those fans blind to his decay.

I doubt the Crusaders are trembling too much. They have good experienced forwards who will know if they take away BB’s time and space, he will gladly kick away the ball aimlessly all game.

All bets are off! He’ll be equally bad for both teams so it actually keeps it even.

Rainy with a breeze brings the set piece into it which probably suits the Bulls more.

If Leinster get going early with a decent lead I’d back them to just about hold on. If it’s close going down the last 15 min, I think Bulls will kick on and nick it.