@Stargazer

I am so rapt to hear this. I struggle to understand why both have been repeatedly overlooked for Super rugby, and hope they can be contracted for 2020.

As a Chiefs supporter I was quite disappointed with the seemingly planned substitutions. The impact of Luke Jacobsen begs the question as to why he was not on sooner. And, I felt they paid the price for taking Webber off at a critical time again, losing the threats he poses.

Why can't Chiefs scouts secure talent like others do? Tiatia, Kirifi and Toby Smith all had good impact.

Seems like so much deja vu on this series. Had a second look at ref's call in last minute England v USA when I thought England may have earned turnover penalty.

NZ got away with several casual/imprecise efforts from Ravouvou v Fiji, before Koroi's error. Otherwise we looked veyr good I thought. Just unlucky that the last second error counted that badly.

Who was the referee then? That was an astounding series of calls!

With the Chiefs and NZ Sevens so impacted by injuries it was a surprise to see Bailey Simonsson not in consideration.... until one has a look at the Canberra Raiders squad-list. Presumably cover for fellow kiwi ex-union player Jordan Rapana.

Kinda sneaked under the radar, because it wasn't a French, UK or Japanese club announcing the signing...

Cheers. That makes sense.

@Daffy-Jaffy

No sign of Matty Lansdown still

@Nevorian

Ron is still active, particularly on historic stuff. He has a great facebook group called 'Rugby Remembered'. Worth looking up!

Have noted Matty Lansdown missing from all 'extra wider training groups'. Just surprised to see him awol when number 10s in such short supply. Is the injury suffered with the NZ Maoris a longer-term problem? I hope not.

@Gunner

There is also a High Performance Centre / Academy by the entrance to Bay Oval. Not everyone keen on the beach though. Ross Taylor went to Hamilton...