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One less thing for Moana to worry about: "Allegations about the inappropriate use of [public health] funds have not been upheld after an independent review. "[One] was that Pasifika Futures spent [public health] funds on the Moana Pasifika super rugby team."...

Aumua is going through concussion protocols so won't be available again until at least Bledisloe 1.

AB: 1. Ethan de Groot (35) 2. Samisoni Taukei’aho (36) 3. Tyrel Lomax (46) 4. Scott Barrett (84) (Captain) 5. Tupou Vaa’i (43) 6. Simon Parker (2) 7. Ardie Savea (100) (Vice-Captain) 8. Wallace Sititi (12) 9. Noah Hotham (2) 10. Beauden Barrett (139) 11. Leroy Carter * 12. Jordie...

Reece, Fainga’anuku & Darry released to NPC but Clarke, Carter & Love still in camp.

van Royen confirming his Chiefs fanboy credentials...

Yes, it's been reported that Wahs asked for either Friday night or Sunday arvo but, being the Wahs, got shafted. As I keep telling my league-mad in-laws, NRL wants them in the comp but do nothing to help & plenty to hinder them (& have done so since day dot).

Kinda what I was alluding to @zer0, I think we may find out how much substance the Wahs hype train really has esp if they're not going so well v Penriff.

Quinn Tupaea has re-signed through to RWC.

In addition to Bell joining the squad as injury cover... "Winger Caleb Clarke and loose forward Luke Jacobson have also rejoined the squad in Wellington after NPC cameos, while Noah Hotham is over his ankle injury and available for selection, easing the crisis at halfback."...

Bell called up as injury cover & Aumua's unavailability is due to concussion not injury. Edit: Hotham a chance to be available. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/all-blacks-vs-springboks-noah-hotham-in-contention-as-george-bell-joins-for-injury-cover/IBDFK7F7AVH2FIL6QHBU32AK2Q/

It's SA not France, @SteveWA...

Being in an unfriendly timezone doesn't help: I feel like there was a lot more chat on here when it was in NZ back in 2022.

Second SA Test will have competition for eyeballs: Warriors have a home QF v Penrith that kicks off an hour prior. Will be interesting to see the ratings, esp Wahs second half.

Mako keeping their powder dry ahead of the Shield Challenge?

Taylor is on the 12-day concussion protocol stand-down, replacement to be named before they relocate to Wellington. Note that Aumua was out injured yesterday so Bell possibly next on the depth chart. Narawa "highly unlikely" to be available due to last night's rib injury...