Recent content by Blake

Also, South Africa? Surely AB's will only be playing international teams.

So if every year he keeps on winning every series and trophy including in the RWC year, he'll def keep on saying he was satisfied.

I think winning every piece of silverware available (including tri nations away) and putting a record score on Aussie is absolutely satisfactory. Especially when you're self assessing!

Ethan Root - released to North Harbour. Tough day.

Yes there is a final - Could already start selling tickets right? - Crusaders v Blues in Christchurch Funny, last year all the chat was a no finals meant the crusaders might struggle (...presumably...as they were slow starters under blackadder). But obviously you're right, a final means...

Crusaders: 5 out (no AB caps) 4 in from Canterbury + Sam Whitelock 5/38 would have to be close to a record low turnover? BB and cruden gone. I Can’t see anyone but the crusaders winning it. (I said this at the start of last season and dismal blew his top, so we’ll see how he handles it...

100%, that guy is the future of NZ rugby, has the potential to have a better legacy than Ben Smith. A shame he got knocked out in his first test, but glad to see he's been picked again. The guys always struggled for a spot and I don't get it, in his high school team, NZ aged group teams and...

Since the age of counter attack football (which Dave Rennie at the chiefs played a huge role in shaping) the right winger has played a 2nd fullback style role in most consistently successful teams. Israel Dagg moving to the right wing was when the AB's really started to embrace this strategy...

Very happy with the team, I think it's pretty much the best we have once you accept BB at 15. I guess the ideal outcome is a NZ win with no bonus point, with the argies picking up a losing bonus point. Then the final game would have 3 realistic outcomes: Argies win - Argies win the comp...

QLD just ramped up their travel restrictions on all Melbourne sporting teams, Rebels - Reds won't be happening any time soon. Though I presume ACT won't follow?

Razer has won 6 premierships (3 super, 3 NPC). All 6 with Richie Mo at 5/8. So I’d say B Barrett is pretty keen for Foster to get the gig.

Wow good effort with the Video. As I have posted in other threads I’m still very confident about the crusaders this year, as all teams have been gutted (is there actually a 5/8 left in Australia?) of players. Out of all the titles the crusaders have won 2019 was the first that was primarily...

Went under the knife for his shoulder which he hurt playing for Tasman. Good player at this level....however he was probably looking good for an AB jersey too, not exactly based on merit but someone has to wear it.

Mate that’s why I’m so ‘hard’ on the crusaders this year. Every team in every conference has been absolutely gutted.

Hmm... Blackadder out for the season. Bad timing, given 3 starting loose forwards departed the squad.