The Breakdown, April 30, 2023

[@murrayleckie4937]

All the coaches have worked with Razor . Holland was assistant coach with Canterbury (2012- 2015) and the others were all Crusaders assts.

[@kingjack2226]

The best super rugby we had recently was the Aotearoa championship because we had best players each game. I remember watching blu v chf and it came down to the final play.

[@KernowekTim]

Aye. That was some Championship, culminating in a bloody awesome final.

[@kainoizking]

We need to re-sign Fainga’anuku bro. He starts over Clarke for me atm

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

Him and most wingers

[@andredelamare6290]

100%

[@KernowekTim]

Yep. Better defence. No questions about his attack.

[@nateepp2410]

Na Emoni Narawa is the best

[@kainoizking]

@@nateepp2410 lmao settle down mate, Emoni Narawa has had a handful of games of good form. Leicester has had multiple seasons of form now.

[@KernowekTim]

Good on you D Mac. It's what you need that matters. This is business. All you are is a number, to NZR and the ABs..If Chiefs is "Home from home" to you, then that says heaps.

[@broderickfall]

Mounga missing in another crunch game... colour me surprised

[@roamingkiwiboy8237]

People with short memories tend to forget the Chiefs went through a lot of adversity during that long losing sequence and have come out the other side stronger for it. They had to fast track and blood younger guys like Taukei'aho, Tupou Vaa'i, Aidan Ross now they're established players. This has been a great comeback from a team that Gatland almost destroyed their self confidence and belief with his Northern Hemisphere style coaching. Well done Clayton McMillan and team you deserve all the praise but the reality is nothings won yet. Blues went on a mighty winning streak last season and got struck down when it mattered, no one's writing the Crusaders off just yet.

[@Tuhoeterra]

That’s a bit unfair to Gatland the chiefs were going great guns at the start of the 2020 season. We fell into a slump with the SR Aotearoa competition though.

[@johndiamond6931]

​@@TuhoeterraI think under Gatland the Chiefs went backwards. Under McMillan they've improved immensely and have been constantly good with McMillan making the Aotearoa final in 2021 but then fell away whenever Gatland came back. It's true the first 3 or 4 games in 2020 Chiefs looked good early in the competition but Blues also did well especially in South Africa, while Crusaders had their usual slow start to the season. However it's hard to judge a team in the first few rounds and the eventual winners Crusaders did what they always do. But this is definitely a different Chiefs team from what was under Gatland, many of the same players but coached in way where they've become much more successful. And the recruitment especially this year by Clayton McMillan and his team has been great too. There's quality back up in every position.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

I'm writing them off my chiefs all the way 🏆

[@mikescudder4621]

Gatland was the coach who had to deal with the injuries. He was a southern hemisphere coach before he came a northern hemisphere coach.

[@mikescudder4621]

@@johndiamond6931 Of course they improved, they got all the injured players back.

[@GunKaraka]

Use the Rugby Championship to start DMAC at first five. He's a vastly different player from a few years ago. I don't buy in to this "he's a bench player". Give him a go.

[@johndiamond6931]

I would have thought the Rugby Championship would be used to build on the new combinations in the midfield since Jordie moved to 12. And to settle on the back three and loose forward combinations. Foster indicated that they've already penciled in their first five but at tge same time also said it could change 😆 the guy struggles to make up his mind lol. But it will likely be Mounga and either BB or Dmac on the bench.

[@Wilkinson7]

I think Foster should do both. Due to Foster's own meddling the squad doesn't realy have settled combinations. We need all our combinations to get as much game time together as possible. On the other end, there are 2,3 players going well in S. R that II would like to see if they can translate their form into Test Level and the Rugby Championship is the best platform because you're not going to try new combinations at a World Cup. So, yes.. Some game time for D Mac at first five so we can see how he plays. Also I think Mounga has forced us to consider another first five because he hasn't realy replicated his excellent S. R form into Test rugby. Narawa, the Chiefs Winger is someone I would also like to see given a chance in the Rugby Championship

[@Trajan2401]

I agree but fozzie will pick the same old players Samisoni should be starting too not just an impact player

[@Wilkinson7]

@@Trajan2401 Samisoni should be the AB starter no question. Infact, if you ask me, the 3 hookers we should carry are Samisoni, Aumua & Cody tailor.

[@Trajan2401]

@@Wilkinson7 ,yes fozzie needs to start sticking with a combination instead of constantly changing players so we can get some cohesian and he needs to stop making unnecessary substitutions during a game many times a player is having a good game then he goes and substitutes them.

[@Samizouza]

I can see why this is starting to become the year of the Chiefs with the changing of the old guards down in Christchurch.

[@thedappercook]

What the hell has happened to the format of this show? Musicians?

[@tirahuks1]

💯

[@stevenbissett]

Why not? It's a three ring circus already.

[@Damudean]

JK is right on the Crusaders

[@chasey2327]

JK dominates the discussion too much - goldie talks more sense

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Nah crusaders time is up its the start of the Chiefs dominance they won't be going to their losing ways anytime soon

[@0westdude]

It's good seeing the chiefs play well but I'll go lose win or draw I'll always support them at the home games

[@Damudean]

The Crusaders are definitely are still a big chance. If they can get a regular team playing from now.

[@MusMasi]

they will be in the play offs they will be a big chance, write off anyone at your peril.

[@MusMasi]

If the Brumbies get 2nd place I think the Crusaders are NZ's best chance for an all NZ final, as I do think Canes, Blues and Crusaders are better than the Brumbies but I think the Crusaders are the only one of the three that I feel confident in going there and beating the TMO, Crowd, Ref and the Brumbies.

[@solomonevakanawa6551]

@@MusMasi this right here is comment of the season

[@KernowekTim]

Aye. Only a silly bugger writes-off the Crusaders.

[@Trajan2401]

​​​@@KernowekTim ,just like the mighty ABs 💪 the NH are writing them off but I have a feeling it will backfire on them like it did at the womans rugby world cup

[@tirahuks1]

Wtf is with the musician? What about in depth analysis/highlights of all the games over the weekend? Don't ruin the show guys.

[@Knowyourintent]

Watch Aotearoa Rugby Pod or Australia's Rugby Heaven ... sucks we have to wait til Friday to be able to watch that though.

[@stevenbissett]

At least we are not watching rugby players trying to sing. I used to cringe when Sir Michael Jones picked up the guitar.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Yeah I couldn't understand it either weirdo stuff his songs are crap

[@peterboos930]

What a star

[@MrAhuapai]

The crusaders have always had a world class first five for the majority of the super competition going back to Carter and Mehrtens . Who will that be now. Its extremely difficult to win without one?

[@Olivierstreet]

I think Fergie will do ok, especially if he still has Jordan and the rest of the guys in the backs supporting him.

[@kainoizking]

I feel like it’ll be Havili.

[@MrAhuapai]

@@Olivierstreet Ok isnt simply good enough

[@richardmatatahi4563]

@@Olivierstreet Is Will Jordan over his illness???

[@Olivierstreet]

@Richard Matatahi he wasn't sick per se, something about an ear infection causing him balance issues and migraines, that's why it's taken so long. He's back training though which is great.

[@1Tim1.15]

Y'all just saying now that he's the in form 10... But I believed in him from day 1 when I 1st saw him play for a mediocre Chiefs team. 💯

[@richardmatatahi4563]

You ain't the only one, from the time the Chiefs went from mediocre to winning the Super Rugby Championship, he was still being underrated by many mainly cantabrians who are stuck on Richie, not forgetting Beauden as well and Auckland haven't worked out how to best utilize him. Stuck in limbo up there wasting his talent, we know he has. With Macdonald (Auckland) being linked to the assistance All Blacks coaching job, the Cantabs ain't going anywhere soon. Scott Robinson stating he won't rule out using foreign players in an All Blacks team is being a traitor to our own. Dumb idea. All of a sudden New Zealand maybe losing what made us Great as a Rugby playing Nation, and it wasn't foreign players in the All Blacks.

[@izakcelliers7307]

Jk just not listening... Always arguing!!!

[@Olivierstreet]

If we get Jordan and Blackadder back and our back up front row right then we're good. McAllister has been good but Ioane is better impact. Him and Bell are our future. Macca's learning but I'd rather have Patafilo and Nanai as cover. Ennor on the wing if Goodhue is fit.

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Something needs to change never seen so many All Blacks defeats starting from 2016

[@lazer_kiw1]

@@richardmatatahi4563 To be fair mate the 2011-2015 ABs was the greatest rugby team ever assembled. Hard to top it once you lost guys like Mccaw, Dan, Nonu. You'd hope that tier of player is coming through again though, we don't have that same talent now

[@richardmatatahi4563]

@@lazer_kiw1 The All Blacks has always had to start again at some point, and they are there, in DHL Super Rugby Pacific. Be a case of what team they decide on. We have the talent.

[@richardmatatahi4563]

@@lazer_kiw1 So far Chief's has led & shown a winning way, and 4 points separating 2nd to 5th, after being at one point, 2 & 3 points, changing all the time. and passing 5th spot around, the Hurricane's ended with it, atm. It changed 3 times 5th spot, in that round to 3 different teams. And tight for 8th spot Drua's as well with Highlander's & Force 2 point's adrift. I actually want them in top 8 Knock-out round, coming up. Chief could end up playing them in the knock-out round, don't know if they're be all that happy, still early days.

[@lazer_kiw1]

@@richardmatatahi4563 Yeah right now there's promise, I know Razor has a good eye for talent so I'm looking forward to the type of team he can field a couple years down the line

[@drisszyani3497]

DMAC must be the 10 for the ABS.

[@Olivierstreet]

I think you have to be a bit more direct at test level. I understand why JK wants him on when legs are tired for now.

[@Trajan2401]

I agree RM has had enough chances but has never really set the world on fire with the ABs

[@michaelpiccirillo1201]

I am just amazed that JK keeps talking about Beauden Barrett as a future ABs flyhalf. Sorry Barrett has had his day. The reality is on form DMAC should be the ABs #10, but Foster is too traditionalist and will play people who he has used before. Makes me laugh Fozzie talks of Jordie Barrett as #12, but resisted this move, and only tried it when injuries forced the test him. Now Jordie Barrett is Foster's preferred #12, but JB is not the best #12 in NZ

[@swisscloud4309]

In your opinion who’s the best 12 in nz rugby?

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Hey Kirstie crusaders are not 3rd sweetheart they are 5th on the table now🤭

[@cruzerblack8789]

The difference between Chiefs and crusaders at moment is Richie got no support from the back 3. Past seasons he had game breakers like Sevu and Jordan who opened up defenses. Now all the responsibility falls on Richie to create play.Burke aint a full back who can create play. Damien got two guys Stevenson and Narawa who played fullback most of their cariers and got some sting from the back. I thought the calls were against the saders in first half. Jacobson were lucky for not been give a card for his shoulder to the head of Gardner near the end of first 40.

[@Trajan2401]

That supports the theory that he only looked good in the past because the Crusaders were the best side with the best players would he look so good if he was in an average side like the Highlanders?

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Well I think that is the difference between Damian & Richie, they have options (Chiefs) of playing Damian at fullback or 10, he has shown he can spark an attack from anywhere, and not glued to the number 10 position and shifting Stevenson to wing where he's also good in that position. I felt Richie went missing again in the match. Damian still knows how to spot and hit a gap, always been his natural game. But didn't have it all his own way in the 1st half, with a couple of charge downs and a missed tackle that led to a fired up Crusaders 1st try but, saved a try in the corner just before half time. "" 2nd half they sorted themselves out, and got the win, something they seem to be making a habit off. I'm not counting the Crusaders out, when there is only 4 points separating 2nd & 5th place Crusaders, but that's now in the hands of the Blue's & Hurricane's who would want to cement their spot in the top 4.

[@SalemTotal]

Tickets to the abs games where? Not on the all blacks site from what i can see.

[@DebbieKlein-h8z]

I fully disagree with what is being said by Jeff Wilson. Ref made some shocking calls against the Crusaders. Like the ball clearly went backward when it came out of the Crusaders flanked hands. Ref was biased. Crusaders should have won. Crooked two tries.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

When u start blaming the ref your fucked,crusaders just didn't nail it pure and simple,it's the beginning of the end for the crusaders I'm afraid

[@samuelcecil9273]

dear oh dear can this show get any better ,wow Moses I watched this twice now

[@Natedawg38]

Jk lad i love ya but the qfs aint gonna be down to the last 5 mins. Last 20 maybe.

[@lucathegtagod5182]

He was always good he just got that injury

[@sonyaberleena2144]

Yay Ruby Tui 🥰

[@nateepp2410]

I'm going to keep saying this Emoni narawa the best winger

[@matty_mccarthy]

Danes coles can’t go WC he’s past it

[@Olivierstreet]

Agreed. Cody's the experienced guy now. Samisoni is our guy and we have to take Asafo.

[@MusMasi]

If they take Dane Coles hes either going to get carded or start something that gets one of his team mates carded as well as offering less in general play that one of the other hookers could offer. His discipline is terrible for a senior player.

[@PrimalBlue-l6o]

Shame two tries for the Crusaders were rubbed out along with two missed penalties. Could have made the end score a bit different.

[@Olivierstreet]

I knew we would lose that first game vs the Chiefs. Their starting team on paper was amazing and scary. But somehow I feel much better about this past weekend's loss cause we experimented with Dallas on the wing, lost Willie on the day, our front row was inexperienced, disallowed try and a few missed goal kicks.

[@MusMasi]

Its a shame when the referees and TMO apply the rules :(

[@richardmatatahi4563]

@@MusMasi those infringements need to be checked for all to see there was a knock on while trying to crab the ball with one hand running onto it. Both were no tries anyway.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

​@@MusMasi Don't cry your crusaders will be back

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

Ofa won't be ofa'd a contract by razor, neither will Akira Iaone.

[@rchw8052]

Oofa

[@MusMasi]

ufa?

[@Samizouza]

​@@MusMasiYeah that lame pun sounds more like a Samoan bad word 🤣

[@rodeo4786]

and Joe ( penalty specialist ) moody

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

@@rodeo4786 Yes, Joe is another one that shouldn't make the cut.

[@R12-g8z]

I'm sick of the highlanders having seemingly aimless kicking resulting in loss of possession

[@lukec2226]

I think the 'kick and hope' is terrible tactic that every NZ team seems to have right now. Our tactical kicking and clearances are awful.

[@R12-g8z]

@@lukec2226 some kiwi teams pull it off, but the highlanders really need to keep possession especially in our own half

[@johndiamond6931]

​​@@R12-g8zHunt is a big issue for Highlanders, he has a weak clearance kick, should be Sam Gilbert at 10. Smith shouldn't be box kicking either because Highlanders wingers aren't the best at kick chase. If Bogado makes a return from injury and Dawai then i would be more confident. It's good to see Nareki back.

[@otagogold2236]

Yeah we need to get rid of hunt, he's just not up to it.

[@filthymutt6029]

They do it because their attack is even more awful

[@mikescudder4621]

Damn Razor and NZR pinching our coach. The chiefs must be favorites for next year already because the others will be dealing with new coaching setups.

[@Trajan2401]

Better Razor is AB coach don't you think?

[@richardmatatahi4563]

@@Trajan2401 I don't know about that what about his idea of not ruling out Foreign players over New Zealand players???? in the All Blacks that will end our own player base that served us so well and many to walk away from the sport or switch codes. We will sink to NH levels of doing just that.

[@Trajan2401]

@@richardmatatahi4563 ,I think it is a good idea at the end of the day you want the best players if we had that law in 2016 DC and Nonu for example could've kept playing for us and that law was brought in to stop players going overseas but it hasn't they still go overseas

[@richardmatatahi4563]

@@Trajan2401 What are you on about Ma'a Nonu is still playing for San Diego. But this bullshit of playing for one's country is a sham when countries are boosting their teams with Foreigners I'm talking about the International game not the professional club scene not worried players earning a living there. But Internationals should only be those born in the country that represent the country, of birth just my opinion.

[@Trajan2401]

@@richardmatatahi4563 ,each to their own 😁

[@redneckReno]

is JK an everybody gets a trophy guy

[@TeeJy145]

😂I love this panel because their hatred(jealousy) for the crusaders is amusing😂but as a crusaders fan,the chiefs look like they can be the next dynasty assuming they win this year.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Yeah absolutely it's the beginning of the end for the saders,the Chiefs will dominate from now on

[@mauikinikini4518]

Same thing last year, they talked the blues up then took a big L in they home grown. They will come back to finish the chiefs in finals.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

@@mauikinikini4518 In your dreams

[@RugbyLover86]

We don’t want Beauden re-signed man

[@Olivierstreet]

It feels safe to have him around somehow

[@johndiamond6931]

​@@OlivierstreetNo he will likely get in the way of someone elses progress, plus I don't know if Razor would use him in the same way and it's likely Beaudan will want 1M a year from NZR. He hardly makes contact with the opposition these days, shrugs away from getting tackled snd also making tackles in the front line. Can't wait to see how Razor plays his first five.

[@Sloppyjoe7390]

Kirifi should have been the no.7 in this weeks fine form 15

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

I don't see any up and comers coming from the Crusaders and the old guard is leaving these shores.

[@skisikivou8624]

Get FV from Landers to Saders so that he could express himself. He is wasted asset where he is at, better utilised a bit North.

[@mikescudder4621]

Nice one Rubi!

[@milestaylor1361]

Dmac is a special player. But at test level he's best from bench, could be a game changer in last 20. As a starter no.

[@thedappercook]

Didn't someone on the breakdown last week say these exact words? Or Fozzy a week ago?

[@GunKaraka]

@@thedappercook Yep, it was JK. I think they've labelled him a bench player based on his int performance a few years back. He's a vastly diff player now.

[@cvblackie3231]

McKenzie will do better as starting first-five at the All Blacks NOW. Mo'unga has NEVER been able to extend his excellence at Super Rugby level into test matches.

[@johndiamond6931]

​​@@cvblackie3231Mounga helped win us the game against SA in Ellis Park last year. He's been fine when he's had the right players around him but the biggest issue has been playing BB at fullback.

[@KernowekTim]

Aye, at the present.

[@bryantanirau-stanley3969]

Calab Clark is over rated

[@jeromieweatherburn8835]

Work rate is an issue. You really notice the difference when the wings look for work/turn overs, which he doesn't seem to do. Also I don't rate his defensive reads/acumen.

[@stevenbissett]

For such a big guy I don't understand why Caleb Clarke's tackling is questionable.

[@MusMasi]

@@stevenbissett sometimes big guys positioning and flexibility/agility is not the best when it comes to defense, especially out in space.

[@stevenbissett]

@@MusMasi I'll take your word for it as I hung up my boots at the Waitemata Rugby Club aged 12.

[@drisszyani3497]

Why does not DMAC resign with NZR until 2027 (next RWC) ? Like Rieko Ioane ?

[@AshboNZ86]

Because he may want to go if he's not in the AB's plans and/or it gives him another chance to negotiate another contract. Pretty simple really.

[@drisszyani3497]

@@AshboNZ86 For sure he Will be in the Razor ' plans because Mounga and BB Will be overseas. But he can négociate again in 2025 with the NZR also. And there are new génération talent youngers players in 10 : fergus Burke nivez rehana aidan Morgan Cameron mclliar..

[@AshboNZ86]

@@drisszyani3497 😂 Its almost as if you think your opinion is fact 😂

[@drisszyani3497]

@@AshboNZ86 no..probably

[@R12-g8z]

What a tackle D Mac

[@KernowekTim]

Aye. Against two big men. The try-saver was bloody good to see.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Yeah he's an animal

[@jaredwilson28]

Jeff Wilson absolutely desperate for it to be the end of the Crusaders.

[@ShiNooBi1986]

He's a Highlander, don't be mean to your cuzzy bro

[@stealthpakfa]

He hates Razor and loves Foster. He loves mediocrity of Foster’s All Blacks.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Jeff's got a point tho,they got smashed in the scrums by chiefs,saders kicked it away in their own 22 instead of running it, terrible in their restarts,couldn't nail tries like they have in the past,only got one try in first half after all that attack,key players out coz they're soft and old their two coaches are leaving they're fucked

[@jaredwilson28]

@@sunnysamuel-bi6iz Who cares when you’ve won 12 🏆 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

@@jaredwilson28That's good u don't care coz the worst is yet to come

[@jaymeetan6483]

Jordan is back this week and a few more coming...seriously you can say they were beaten by the better side but it wasnt the Crusaders strongest side...just know that there are still 5 rounds to go, the Crusaders are not done at all

[@manunathan12]

Take a shot everytime Mils says "sort of"

[@chasey2327]

or JK starts with 'i think' or 'for me'...subconscious oneupmanship

[@center__mass]

Clarke out all day long

[@stealthpakfa]

Daylight robbery of the Crusaders. Disgraceful refereeing.

[@thedr00]

Finding Goldie increasingly harder to tolerate.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Oh we have a butt hurt crusaders fan people

[@murrayleckie4937]

Listening to Scott Robertson recently he has more than hinted that certain players could be selected from outside NZ . Of course there will be special conditions and I would think it would be used sparingly . The Mo'unga law !!

[@Samizouza]

Thought it would be called the Carter Law there

[@MusMasi]

like what aussie did at the 2015 world cup?

[@murrayleckie4937]

@@MusMasi Yes Giteau Law. Get the feeling that it might be based on that player outside the country would have to be # 1 option !

[@johndiamond6931]

It would have to pass the NZR first. There's been no movement on the subject from NZRs standpoint at this stage.

[@Reformed1-e1c]

I agree!!!

[@rata4878]

Dmac surely gets the nod over Richie!

[@jaredwilson28]

How many tests at 10 has he played? Totally different style and level.

[@rata4878]

@@jaredwilson28 so you want to keep the same game plan? Dont want to try something new? Atleast give Dmac the nod for Championship Series to prove he is superior to Richie! I must be watching a different season 😂

[@jaredwilson28]

@@rata4878 Actually to be honest with you…we probably do need to shake things up and try something new. My concern is those tough NH sides can potentially strangle us…and that definitely doesn’t suit DMACS style and could lead to errors in a tight test match. I’d definitely like him in the mix. I can’t see why he couldn’t also start at FB where he’d have more space and a roving role. Jordan seems a long way off. Beauden to me isn’t a world class FB. But yeah super impressed with DMAC. Even though he spews a few rocks…there’s a heck of a lot of match winning diamonds. He’s In everything. What’s your potential starting 15?

[@rata4878]

@@jaredwilson28 agree bro, is a risk but our current game plan is nothing new and our blueprint is now yesterdays newspaper!

[@Trajan2401]

I agree RM has never really set the world on fire with the ABs are we gonna keep going down that path time for a change DMac for me

[@rabbitss11]

No mention of Scott Robinson and the recent below par performances of the Crusaders, could his mind be on other things now he knows where he's going to be

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Don't like his idea of over looking New Zealand players for foreign players in the All Blacks we have never had a problem with the talent we have. he will kill our game We will lose why we're so proud of ourselves and our team. I still say International teams should be made up of players born in or played for school boys & girls Rugby. Professional Clubs not restricted and open to Foreign players.

[@rabbitss11]

@@richardmatatahi4563 hope not, that could be the beginning of the end

[@richardmatatahi4563]

@@rabbitss11 yeah I know and I don't like it

[@redneckReno]

D-mac left...clawed back...now he's back to the form he was before he left....where's T.J. ?

[@shanomacdaddy]

Injured

[@Olivierstreet]

I'd take Smith, Webber and Ratima over TJ

[@MusMasi]

@@Olivierstreet TJs replacement at the Canes has been playign well I would put him as well with those 3 over TJ.

[@johndiamond6931]

​​@@Olivierstreet thought Webber still throws too many low passes throughput a game, needs to work on that. Even Snith sometimes is afraid to get in a ruck when his forwards aren't at the breakdown and he's standing right there with the ball at his feet but lets the opposition win it. Both have their work ons but I'm glad we have two great young 9s coming through in Ratima and Roigard. Once Xavier Roe comes back from injury that's another who can be added to that list.

[@redneckReno]

@@Olivierstreet agreed.....just wonder where T.J. is?

[@sorayadavids5967]

Loveeeee Ruby

[@isaiasofai1839]

Come guys the hurricane win this year trust me 100%

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

Canes got to beat crusaders first which is coming up soon,if they can't do that there's no way they're winning a title

[@alexr5519]

Why is JK so obsessed with signing Beaudy on a long term contract to the next world? If we can't find a 10 by then we are screwed..there a few young, promising first five's coming through we would be far better off bringing them on over the next world cup cycle. Beauden will still be valuable as a mentor/senior player over the next couple of years, but other then that his contract would be a waste of money

[@Olivierstreet]

I think Perofeta is still good potential, Ioane as well. They might try Sullivan at 10 in the future. Brett Cameron, I think, has also shown some of the form that got him an AB cap. Let's not forget that Plummer is a 10 too, I think playing at 12 is good for him and it will probably make him a big and tough 10.

[@johndiamond6931]

​@@OlivierstreetPlummer is good for Auckland but hasn't really been used for Blues at 10. Brett Cameron, Josh Ioane, Dmac, Ruben Love, Zarn Sullivan, Stephen Perofeta and Sam Gilbert whose being wasted at every other position all have potential to be greatc10s. So yes we definitely have the cattle it's just a matter of them getting opportunities now.

[@chaitachthianpermpool2033]

Dream team

[@justinmaddock9783]

I swear this show is getting worse. Kirwan needs to stop thinking.🤡

[@jacobniu1283]

Rotation 9. Smith, perenara. 10. Mounga, Mckenzie Wingers Talaia, Narawa. Move Clark to 12. B. Barret Full back.

[@broderickfall]

Lol

[@jamj1855]

Obviously JK doesnt like Damian hahaha

[@izakcelliers7307]

Jef is the best presenter...knows the game better than most... WHY is he not presenting??????? Ffs!!!!!!! /

[@DocterLovenStein]

What‘s a singer got to do with rugby

[@drisszyani3497]

Macmillan should have been in the Razor ‘s ABS staff coaching. He is better than Leon McDonald and Jason holland !

[@Olivierstreet]

Holland for sure. I've liked Clayton since he took over that season before Gats returned. I'm sure it all has to do with Razors prior working relationship with all of them, plus Clayton is helming at the Maori team. If he keeps it up, he's sure to get in the mix in the future or maybe after Razor.

[@johndiamond6931]

It's actually crucial that Clayton stays in Super Rugby to help develop NZ players to become ABs. We need great coaches at that level for that sole reason. I'm glad he's still with the Chiefs, because he will continue to find talent, recruit them and develop them. It's the best thing that has happpened for NZ Rugby now that Razor has left Super in 2024.

[@ljproduction21]

Emoni Narawa should sign a massive contract in the uk and then play for Fiji. All blacks will only cap in 1-2 games and not select him again like how they did with Pita Gus.

[@R12-g8z]

Lima come back!

[@Mako-V]

Who ? That useless bloke who was rated the worst signing in Premiership history?

[@oswaldbarnes3394]

I would like to know why teams decide to go for penalty goals only a few minutes into the game? My suggestion would be to go for a line out and putting opposition under pressure, especially so early on the game. Why kick and miss when the reward is so much greater for a 7 pointer.

[@neill392]

When the Red Roses do that, everybody claims they are boring.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

There's more than one way to win a game and the Chiefs showed they have all aspects covered,they can beat u by penalties and long range trys 😊

[@jamesmacmillan176]

Mt Smart and Rugby union just dnt go together, Mt Smart will always be the home of the warriors, & modern years NZRL, Auckland R.League and O.G Kiwis league will always be Carlaw park . Eden park Kiwis league have struggled there & warriors have never won there why it's Auckland Rugby, NZ rugby, NZ Cricket not league Pasifika Moana 2me should maybe have started at a grassroots stadium like Counties Manukau Rugby have it build some potential revenue to bit by bit renovate counties stadium to become a home for them... People gota remember that P.Moana is still a new franchise and most of Aucklands Rugby union supporters are too engrained Heavily Auckland Blues Supporters.

[@aqeelsalie6962]

Chiefs ain't losing this season

[@drisszyani3497]

The best team so far . They will win the trophy . Crusaders play without their best players injured !

[@Olivierstreet]

Chiefs win if we don't get Jordan and Blackadder back with Goodhue fit and Ennor on the wing.

[@sunnysamuel-bi6iz]

The Chiefs ain't going back to losing anytime soon they will win it this year and next year unbeaten

[@raturusiatekalounivutia7879]

All blacks will never be Number 1 team ever again

[@Junior-dv1rp]

Crusaders won the game over the weekend vs the cheifs

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

Absolutely right.

[@MusMasi]

was I watching that game in an alternate universe?

[@johndiamond6931]

How? 2 of their disallowed tries were knock ons? And they also scored less points. I thought the team at the end of the game with the most points wins the game? Besides they only looked good in the first half, the 2nd half Chiefs were clearly the better team. Maybe if Jordan was playing he wouldn't have made the same mistakes as Burke. Next time hopefully Jordan will be available.

[@Junior-dv1rp]

@@johndiamond6931 first or second disallowed try was a clear try the ball wen clearly back and the still called it a non try and your could tell aswell they didn't give they try because cheifs wer on home turf

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Gee@@Junior-dv1rp When you have a Referee & TMO who makes the calls and calls it no try, there's no sense stating it was, when many others swear it wasn't. You didn't even get a reaction to your comment stated 2 day ago. Tells the story.

[@raf4992]

Why the feck are we playing an ABs test v SA at Mt Smart???

[@lourow1993]

Fifa women’s World Cup.

[@jamiebloxham777]

Don't want to lose to sa at edan park and lose our winning streak at edan park lol

[@Mako-V]

All those guys that play there siren cars will be there, the saffas are gonna laugh so hard 😂

[@floziq8117]

​@@Mako-V sole kefe

[@richardmatatahi4563]

@@jamiebloxham777 Fifa Women's Word Cup

[@KiwiGraggle]

19:31 I hear that JK, I actually agreed with you for once, haha.