@KiwiMurph Strange to read that in the release as Caleb is a back 3 player and Marchant is a centre

Cruden has only come back because Japan aren't having 2 seasons in 1 year like they planned to at first. That means he suddenly had a big gap to fill and that's why he's back I think. Not sure how much of a plan there is behind it....

@Stargazer Great addition for BoP and I'm still waiting on more Global Rapid Rugby news from BoP....

@Daffy-Jaffy sensible decision to keep the players away from the media. They aren't in a position to say anything really. Also it would have and is a bit overshowdow the day

@Stargazer You'd think the Barrett's were contracted even though they won't play....

Clayton McMiillan

Really looking forward to being at this game
just published my predictions for the semifinals
https://drivingmaul.com/2019/10/15/mitre-10-cup-2019-semi-final-predictions/

@Hooroo location was decided by timing, if evening then it had to be in Rotorua due to no lights in Tauranga. If during the day would have been in Tauranga

Ben Herring

My chat with Strawbridge today after Waikato training: