@Stargazer It's definitely not Sona. I spoke with him the other day about the reports he was coming back, and he said he knows nothing about it. He said he wished it was true, but it's not.

@KiwiMurph Very Sneaky Sona.

@Stargazer He might be 35, but all that experience would be very valuable. Can't see Bryn turning down the chance to play a season with Gareth. Adds hugely to the locking stocks.

Yeah always a hard place to go to and win, so to do so is a good effort. Tough next week against Tasman, but it's at home and there mindset may be on their semi final and rest some of their top players. The Bay on the other hand need to get all the momentum they can behind them, so barring injuries field a full strength team and give it hell.

@Hooroo Humble apologies

@Nepia I think there's something going on in Manawatu that we don't know about. If it's true that Otere Black, and Rob Thompson have both gone to Bay of Plenty, Aaron Cruden not playing for them, and Laumape as well, and possibly Milner-Skudder then suddenly there Million dollar backline becomes $2. Kurt Baker's still a very good player who will add experience, but yes his discipline needs to be right.

@Stargazer He might be 35, but all that experience would be very valuable. Can't see Bryn turning down the chance to play a season with Gareth. Adds hugely to the locking stocks.

@Stargazer Yes quite possibly that's the case. Kurt Baker does offer a really good attacking option, and adds depth. To be honest I do like the way the Bay are shaping there team.

@Nepia I think there's something going on in Manawatu that we don't know about. If it's true that Otere Black, and Rob Thompson have both gone to Bay of Plenty, Aaron Cruden not playing for them, and Laumape as well, and possibly Milner-Skudder then suddenly there Million dollar backline becomes $2. Kurt Baker's still a very good player who will add experience, but yes his discipline needs to be right.

@Stargazer Not only that, but he's simply a much better player and option than Harrington.

@Stargazer Very good bunch of signings. Young and very talented. The more they play together for the Magpies the more they'll develop. Why Fokotava hasn't been coming off the bench for the Highlanders I'll never know. He's way better than Harrington.

@Stargazer Given the depth of Props I don't see this guy getting much game time.

@Billsy111 Spoke to Sona again tonight. Said he was swarn to secrecy, so couldn't say anything. I said bring a big ugly expatriate Kiwi lock with you, as it seems Brodie won't be pulling on the Jersey.

@KiwiMurph Very Sneaky Sona.

@Stargazer It's definitely not Sona. I spoke with him the other day about the reports he was coming back, and he said he knows nothing about it. He said he wished it was true, but it's not.

@Hooroo Humble apologies