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When the Crusaders lost their games this year, they played poorly, absolutely deserved to lose and didn’t even get close to winning. Meanwhile the Chiefs still could’ve won the games they lost.

And Wellington isn’t a left-leaning city. House prices are insane, their council is tied up with red tape and buried with paperwork, and young people and minorities are still struggling. Don’t forget they, among many others, were unhappy about the Poua’s haka performances last year. Keep your politics out of this.

I really like the cut of Teddy Wilson’s jib too. He reminds me a fair bit of the old Cardiff 9 Terry Holmes - big and physical but with a tidy pass and skill-set.

I’ve always rated Foketi highly. I know he had a blip last year but at his best I think he’s a better option at 12 than Hunter P. He might be better tha anyone else at 13 bar Lenny too… If he is as versatile as you say it could also opne up the 6/2 bench option for Schmidt.