Saw this was on near the top of the topics again and thought didn't Keith die last year? Then I thought, perhaps he died again? Coming back from the dead would be a tough task, even for Keith.

What actual evidence is there that any of the Crusaders have done anything wrong here? As far as I can tell someone took offence at gestures for which he was not the intended audience and perhaps did not understand.

This does appear, as far as I can tell, an enormous storm in a tea spoon.

Top three midfielders IMHO are clearly Ryan Crotty, ALB and Jack Goodhue.

Choosing the 4th to make up the squad is hard. SBW and Maa Nonu bring experience and impact but are past their prime. Nonu's passing game remains a joy to watch. SBW can still manage the occasional offload, although midfielders' shovel kicks tend to be more the way to split defences these days. Ngani Laumape is an excellent bulldozer but hasn't really developed his defensive, passing or kicking game. Really impressed with Braydon Ennor this season, he has come on leaps and bounds. Lacks experience, but the 21 year old's ability to play Wing perhaps gives him the edge.

Got to be a contender for the most boring major of recent times. I forgot it was on after early on Day Two.......

Steve Hansen obviously knows a thing or two about winning Rugby World Cups.

But if the All Blacks come back from Japan without the trophy, then Shag's manlove obsession with Sonny Bill and his offloads will look very strange indeed given SBW's dreadful form since doing his hamstring in 2016. There are IMHO better midfield options available (Crotty, Goodhue, ALB, Ennor, Laumape, Thompson and even a 36-year-old Ma'a Nonu).

But if he produces the goods in Japan, I will drink to Steve Hansen's persistence and genius.

Closing moments of the most one-sided FA Cup final in 115 years...

Got to be honest, I am grateful to have back the five minutes a day I used to waste reading awful NZ Herald articles.

Thank you to the Paywall for giving me an extra two and half hours a month.

Brilliant to see Sam Cane on the Rugby paddock. Thank you to all the medical and support staff who played a role in helping a might warrior recover from his broken neck. Some player.

Congratulations to the Jaguares, clever tactics to target the Hurricanes where they are weakest: up front.

Jordie Barrett and TJP flapped around under pressure in this game when cool, calm heads were needed. Vaea Fifita is a bigger cause for concern IMHO. When the going gets tough, he gets lazy.