Super Rugby Pacific takes a THRILLING turn | The Breakdown, May 12, 2024

The Breakdown crew tackle all of the news and results from Round 12 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific!
CREDIT: @skysportnz
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[@AllBlacks]

How good was Super Rugby this weekend?!

[@sqid8]

So so ive seen Better

[@Vitoskux]

Up The Blues

[@jonbayot281]

Canes are always under represented in these shows. Why is that?

[@DavidLimofLimReport]

A banger that will give JK and Goldie kittens for life.

[@DavidLimofLimReport]

Easily the best Saturday in a long time.

[@DavidLimofLimReport]

Welcome back Kirstie!!! And happy Mother's Day!

[@Ezefernandez3]

Super Rugby Pacific is Amazing!!! Lets go Hurricanes!!! 😀😀😀

[@ropativ7483]

*One could almost see Frank Bunce back in Proctors midfield performance in the Super!!!*

[@DannyBrah272]

It was pretty good this weekend. Especially the Blues baby 💙💙💙

[@djjjewelz]

How is Havili in the All Black picture? 😳

[@ManaBlack208]

Yeah I'm shocked this panel thinks he should be there,if u don't perform in super rugby your out simple.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

I like him! Aswell, I'm not convinced our current centre's are nailed in.

[@ManaBlack208]

@nepiahemopo1702 Cmon my cuz did u just watch the saders game b4 he had an absolute shocker it was terrible he cant be in no way give someone thats playing well a chance

[@lithon01]

I didn't realise that NZ do the USA mother's day and not the UK one, caught me off guard !

[@johncorboy2163]

The crowds make it a spectacle,it’s better for the players and tv audience will increase . So drop the price to get a ticket and get more for your tv rights Support your franchise (club) learn from Europe. Support the crowds .

[@ManaBlack208]

Put up our wages too while your at it.

[@KernowekTim]

I admire Sotutu showing character and work ethic to improve. Akira was the same. People have gliches, it's how they deal with them that is defining. Great consistancy, skill, character and work ethic is a pre-requisite for International selection. Sotutu needs to keep to a rigid stamina building routine imo. Hill running 'in country' or on dunes helps with that imo. Good luck and God bess New Zealand 🏴‍☠☘👍.

[@jameshartzenberg5763]

Its more important to maintain that standard after signing contracts rather than to fading away.

[@KernowekTim]

@@jameshartzenberg5763 We all suffer "gliches". .

[@ManaBlack208]

Love this show u guys are amazing 👏 Kirstie your such a great host good to see u back,jeff,jk mils complete this incredible panel,JK your a funny man😆✌️

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Drink your holy water and wake up manna😂😂😂

[@ManaBlack208]

@michaelmoynihan9591 Mikey my Abo friend from Australia 🇦🇺 🤣how's that mum of yours😘

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

​@@ManaBlack208how's your dad sister mother and your granny mate .😂😂😂😂

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

​@@ManaBlack208drink you,r holy water kid .I told you😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ManaBlack208]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 play your didjaareedoo for us first my abo friend drink sum petrol ⛽️ while your at it🤣

[@DavidLimofLimReport]

First week I don't have to cram football and rugby and watch this at normal pace! Woohoo!

[@viggorasmussen1103]

Sir JK and Jeff Wilson reminds me of Shag and Charles on the NBA panel 😂 it's funny and exciting to watch them go at each other 😂 love it 😂

[@peakey8874]

David havilli is not a first five

[@Tuhoeterra]

nor should he be an all black based on his season so far.

[@ManaBlack208]

I can't believe they're saying he's in their ABs team and yet they want proctor and tupaea in there aswell there's no room for havili then he's had a shocking season

[@mungoblizzard6114]

His versatility is what’s getting him in the ABs, he can play any position from 10 to 15

[@peakey8874]

@@mungoblizzard6114 he has lost the ability to play 15 he was decent at best in 12 and 10 he’s a headless chicken that doesn’t know what to do because he doesn’t have the time he’s used to

[@DavidLimofLimReport]

Congrats JK on the coming grandkid!!!

[@IHeartRugy-qk4xn]

100% NZRU need to invest and keep your stars here which in turn helps the growth in Super and NZ fans watching. I also think players who do leave overseas for a year, even half a year shouldn't be eligible for the All Blacks--because that is slowly killing our game here in SP. Our best players go overseas, and fans switch off SR. And ticket prices need to be dropped! --look after your fan base, help us fill out the stadiums. The crowd adds towards the spectacle not just the players and teams! And last but not least. Tell the venders to drop their prices!!--I paid $20 for 1 HOTDOG mate.

[@christianizzy8082]

😂

[@derricknanai227]

SR needs more shows like this like how NRL has Matty John’s show etc.. and a fantasy league and have special dedicated rounds that’ll draw new fans

[@malcolmmeintjes9260]

Regarding AB Flyhalf, I really believe NZ need to rather give others a chance to develop and settle in, rather than force the issue and bring back Richie M early.

[@jameshartzenberg5763]

It takes time to couch a player up to a certain standard. Razor was very influential regarding Richie. NZR should rather made the decision to bring in Razor after the 2019 semi final defeat against Eng. That match provided the evidence that the time was right to bring in a coach like Razor. His Crusaders record speak for itself. No disrespect to Foster but innovation was lacking. Proud All Black and Crusaders supporter.

[@Valhalla_Vagabond]

The fact you guys are talking about how Super Rugby needs to grow, shows how broken that competition is. Shallow money grab that should just leave. Bring back the NPC glory.

[@mungoblizzard6114]

Greedy. No wonder everyone’s leaving

[@markoneill9064]

The Blues v Hurricanes was an epic match and one to be remembered, as for me, well I’m a Crusaders supporter from the very beginning… Yeah but….

[@chrisfindlay5963]

Go Geoff, I gave her the day off...that's pretty old school for such a young fella 🤣🤣

[@petelosuaniu]

Blues Nation 💪

[@runforrestrun1965]

Wow, daylight rugby and its good, with a good crowd. Who would have thought!

[@elizabethleiper2664]

Millsy looking ace in the super cool jersey, love the colours on everyone, welcome back Kirsty

[@andrewfleming2892]

Love the old school jerseys, you talk about providing another income stream for the franchises, how about Super Rugby sevens (6 weekends, everyone plays each other once, 11 games plus finals), this can also help NZ, Australia and Fiji sevens programs remain among the best in the world for the next decade both men and women.

[@UNCLE401]

I trust Mills shirt only because he won a RWC🏆

[@nesian015]

JK did as well back in 87.

[@ManaBlack208]

Jeff didn't shitter

[@howardstrother5160]

not once in the last few weeks have you mentioned the chiefs, stuff the highlanders and crusaders, they are at the bottom

[@petelosuaniu]

😂😂😂😂

[@ManaBlack208]

😂 My man, say that again wtf?sweet az we'll fly under the radar then stuff yous,up da Chiefs ✊️

[@DanSeabright]

there was was some magical moments this last round from kiwi teams. mils is in the right top, up the chiefs

[@ManaBlack208]

Yep we're flying under the radar bigtime and I love it watch out up da mighty chiefs ✊️

[@AllInTheGame01]

Harry Plummer's goal-kicking was first-rate esp compared to Cameron's for the Canes! On form, Jordie & Billy should be the starting midfield with one of ALB/Reiko as bench cover.

[@napintasboli7939]

Great show crew my rugby dose here in the phills--mention young 10 for highlanders-*10 for Blues yea love Proctor fir All blacks😎🖤💪🏄‍♀️🌴🏝️

[@runforrestrun1965]

Kiwi derbys, the best

[@ariakayleighjordan9847]

Super Rugby needs more Exposure to more countries that's why South Africa and the URC are drawing in crowds it's more competitive than the Super Rugby my advice combine the Super Rugby with Japan League One at least you'll attract crowds , newer income more sponsors , increase pay packets for everyone involved

[@stephennandi4538]

Super Rugby is coming back!! NZAR NEED TO UP THEIR MARKETING

[@jasonphillips1064]

That's our problem right there wine😮🤔 NZ rugby wagers were made with beer🍻💪 not wine🍷....

[@DavidLimofLimReport]

Milsy, you're from Invercargill mate. Take that Crusaders bias off.

[@ManaBlack208]

Nah don't think he likes crufaders he just wanted to be nice to the saders fans sympathetic,inside he knows they're gone

[@NZTrumpFan]

He not reading the comments bro he probably at the gym

[@bro3545]

The obsession with Richie Mounga is almost creepy. He's no Dan Carter. We have a massive amount of depth in this country and focusing on any one player is insulting to the future and potential players in or around his position. Give some younger players the chance to get experience at the highest level. NZ Rugby are short sighted at best.

[@mungoblizzard6114]

Who would you pick and why?

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

The only depth kiwis have is the water in your kitchen sink mate.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thedappercook]

Calm down no one is insulted. Secondly DC was a one in a million player so you're right he isn't DC, a player of that calibre comes along once every 20-30 years we got incredibly lucky to have DC and McCaw in the same era. Very rare

[@ManaBlack208]

Mounga ain't coming back anyways u watch why would he wen he's getting millions over there,they just want him back but he wont

[@mungoblizzard6114]

No one has really stepped up to that level consistently.. apart from Perofeta but he’s always injured

[@zacccharlton2205]

What about Brett Cameron??

[@jasonphillips1064]

Like many say let Richie stay right where he is set his family up....the powers to be the NZRU have know clue if they are the one's that are putting this idea out? or Scott has more influence than the rest of the panel also the country?

[@wiremuboyce4281]

Need sum new teams in super rugby whether it northern or Southern hemisphere

[@ManaBlack208]

Yeah sumthing needs to happen aye bit tricky tho,who?and from where?northern hemisphere seasons don't line up or japan,I reckon just nz teams with moana and drua in the aussie comp,winner of nz plays Oz winner,then that winner plays northern hemisphere winner,then have north island vs south island game spectacle

[@ashinch0r]

I wish we could bring in some teams from Japan.

[@julianalderson3938]

Hoskins has been very good. Skills most dont have not a blues guy but yer

[@dazfromnz01]

Does a lot of walking in the second half and slow to get off the floor.

[@mauroger86]

Move Ardie back to number 6 and give Hoskins the number 8.

[@ManaBlack208]

Richie mo'unga is a great player the best we've had since carter Won multiple super rugby titles but never won a world cup in two attempts,missed a clutch kick in the world cup final last year and has now left nz for the money,i say move on and build for the future without richie,he'll be too old in 2027 so lets invest in others now,razor has failed already trying to get whitelock back and i cant see richie coming back either,are you panicking razor?

[@nepiahemopo1702]

I agree, yet there are other players offshore with a similar history. Ought we throw Ardie in the mix aswell?

[@ManaBlack208]

@nepiahemopo1702 Depends on their contracts I suppose if they're allowed to come back and Play for the ABs well there's nothing we can do about that but if razor is deliberately bringing mounga back coz he wants him back he needs to move on.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

@@ManaBlack208 Agree.

[@ManaBlack208]

@nepiahemopo1702 When razor failed getting whitelock back I thought wat is this guy up too?cracked me up wen whitelock announced his retirement not long after razor tried to get him 😆it was like nah bro I'm out🤭

[@nepiahemopo1702]

@@ManaBlack208 Agree.

[@vmaraiwai2540]

💙💙💙

[@NZTrumpFan]

Can this show and give us back Uggy

[@julianalderson3938]

Yer dont think havili yet.

[@user-uo1gt1fv1c]

The brumbies will thrash the crusades

[@dazfromnz01]

Hoskins Sotutu needs to be a lot fitter to make the All Blacks, you don’t see Ardie Savea walking 15 mins into the second half. ? 😊

[@kv8089]

Please NZR let's return back to Super Rugby Aotearoa. These local derby matches are more exciting and financially successful than normal round robin matches. We should only play the Ozzy teams in a home/away playoff champions/challengers style format.

[@ManaBlack208]

Exactly, absolutely,right on,perfect thinking bruv,there's no money with moana or most of the others either, the drua being the exception but that's wat I reckon nz derbies with the inclusion of the drua and the winner plays the aussie comp winner then the northern hemisphere winner 🏆or sumthing,bring back North vs south games men and women

[@kv8089]

@@ManaBlack208 Yeah totally agree with the North v South i my opinion it worked, we have to stop doing things half hearted. I can definitely see including the Japanese comp coming into a champions/challengers format. yeah agree with that northern hemisphere winner home/away match save the whole World rugby solutions of doing a Club world cup. Love Moana but agree. NZR needs to open dialogue with fans for solutions cause it feels like the head honchos are all in a bubble. Super rugby needs to be let loose, personally i feel that its restricted cause its so attached to the governing unions.

[@NZTrumpFan]

Boring

[@robertmariu6783]

Still obsessed with the crusaders? Give it a rest !! Razor's moved on !

[@ManaBlack208]

I reckon old age is getting to them

[@ManaBlack208]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 OK paddy

[@ManaBlack208]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 Rather be a pommie than a paddy

[@ManaBlack208]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 OK choker

[@ManaBlack208]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 Thanks paddy

[@detolerandisstultorum]

When the kiwis dominated world rugby their tv shows were boring, now all they have are interesting shows and a lesser team

[@djjjewelz]

Nope Harry at 10 for me. Stephen 15.

[@ManaBlack208]

Wat?for the ABs?,your joking right?blues glasses on too tight,mckenzie is phenomenal and your delusional

[@wlk2408]

The product is better, there is more entertainment at the stadiums outside the actual rugby. So the scrums was not the problem then? This is funny shite. It is simple, Super Rugby this year is more competitive than the last five seasons. The Australian teams are more competitive and that is why people are more interested in Super Rugby this season. Nobody care about the product what BS. Look at F1, when one driver and car dominate fans complain and interest drop. When it is competitive like it was in 2021 everybody is into it. Spread the talent and money equally across all the teams and the competition will explode. It will ja e a much bigger affect than changing a scrum law. This is obvious stuff. Since the SA teams joined the URC and made the league more competitive they experience record attendance and viewerships.

[@SilvanMarty]

Kiwis please stopping talking bad about one want experience outside like richi in japan...why should it be only wrong? Its could be great for building different play or love be back in Aotearoa. 🙏 hes back early enough. Of course some enough motivated mised world cup in france but if u having mounga it pushes another also to be better.... best pushing and sucking another with...

[@julianalderson3938]

Moeungas great but gone' gota move on

[@ManaBlack208]

Exactly it's a million dollar deal why would he come back?

[@brentwithey4241]

If Robertson is the coach everyone says he is then mouanga is gone. Robinson has been pushing hard for nz union to allow him to pick overseas players. Past all-black coaches have had to you use nz base players. Robison needs to show he is the coach people think he s and sho he can coach those that are here to the top. Mountain should not even be an option he definetly is not needed

[@brentwithey4241]

You missed the performance of the season by a hooker all this talk about Taylor and Amua go ack and watch Tokeiahos game and watch it close as a front rower he is who is needed as all black hooker, he got treated poorly last year by the fact they wanted to give coles a send off at world cup. Tokeiaho was our number 1 at the start of the season and never did any wrong he played really well. The scrum is better with him the line out hrows are better. His tackling has sting in it and his runs that take 3 to 4 to take him down is above Taylor and Amua. Taylor has and always will be to lose. And Tokeiaho got ripped off last year so once again go back and watch last weekends matches and tell me he ain't the best hooker in the world let alone the country.

[@ashinch0r]

Crusaders will not win against the Brumbies, just not happening. I wish they would, but they wont.

[@zolagladwell5623]

It was boring,we dont like fast games in rugby world rugby should slow them down to entertain fans!!!

[@Darren-dz5sb]

I love this show but Kirwan continual blues crap is wearing me down he’s not funny he needs to stick to commentary on rugby in general if he wants to be a comedian he should join another show maybe or go and hang out with Hoskins

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Superrugby is crap.the attacking rugby just does not have it anymore.the takling is diabolical. The standard is so low it,s hillarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂.actually im going to stop watching these deluded puntits.😂😂😂😂.these guy,s talking up kiwi rugby. Yer in for a battering when the pommies come to town.fact.😂😂😂😂

[@markrutherford6010]

Really???? We will make mince meat of the England!! We got world class front rowers. Our loose forwards will rip England apart.Savea,Sotutu,Finau would be loose forwards I would go with. Lose and Lakai should be in the Squad.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

​@@markrutherford6010 anyy more jokes😂😂😂😂😂 dreamer

[@makelanitaleni5916]

What a bitter guy 😢​@@markrutherford6010

[@markrutherford6010]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 We will beat England 2-Nil!! We will talk after the series win!!

[@DanSeabright]

i wont buy any all blacks tickets if richie plays at 10, there are way better 10s

[@dazfromnz01]

Name one

[@ManaBlack208]

He won't be back anyway u watch razor will fail again

[@dazfromnz01]

@@ManaBlack208 when was the last time Razor failed ???

[@ManaBlack208]

@dazfromnz01 When he tried to get whitelock back, fail,when he suggested havili go to 10,fail,tryna get mounga back that will be another fail

[@ManaBlack208]

@@dazfromnz01 Winning the RWC 2027,fail.

[@foxyfoxyyumyum8511]

Why are they talking about babies. It’s a rugby show. Harden up. Soft Kent’s

[@naidoo307]

All the cry babies from RWC 2023 😂no wonder old mate has baby clothes in his hands ?😮😂

[@okkertgreyvenstein5765]

URC is the best rugby comp, much better than super rugby.

[@sherisecooper4405]

okkertgreyvenstein.Jou URC spannetjies sal nie die super rugby spanne wen nie ou " pal ".Julle het super rugby gelos want julle kon nie wen nie.Nou speel julle in die 2 de liga ( URC ) en wen darem vir n slag !!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@okkertgreyvenstein5765]

@@sherisecooper4405 hulle would noe he o s moet herder speel nie. En die bulle het 3 super rugby titles, so jou span is kak seker

[@sherisecooper4405]

@@okkertgreyvenstein5765 Julle kon in die laaste 10 jaar nie die super rugby span van NZ ( Crusaders ) wen nie .Jou Lions span het 3 keer probeer en verloor poepol !!!

[@cinnawinner5610]

Great show but pl;ease spare us the heavy metal guitar nonsense.

[@karltaylor2857]

I like Sam Nock. Maybe not the best but he's that typical niggly gritty little player. Cheeky, and ya need one of those in your team.