I was warming to Mehrtens' commentary but since that Crusaders v Brumbies match, he has become quite churlish and as one eyed as Marto at a Reds home game.
Te NZ commentary is getting stupid. Jp Peterson knock on. It wasn't as conclusive as the commentator was saying. He just dismissed it. I've noticed it a few games now. They are getting as bad as the saffas. I think the Aussie commentary is much better this year. It's usually rubbish.
Not sure what real difference Piutau would've done tonight given there were massive issues with the Blues forwards either getting beat at the breakdown/collisions or not turning up after 3 or 4 phases.
Add to that the problems at 9 and 10 tonight and not sure Piutau would've seen much decent ball. Hell it took more than half the game until Li saw decent ball.
The sharks are playing some of the best rugby I have seen. To win 2 games in New Zealand like this is unbelievable. Well done sharks. Really deserved the win.