The Silver Fern

@Machpants Haven't they retained the full game red card for deliberate foul play? e.g. The Drua halfback got one in Super Rugby this year.

Is Nanai-Seturo injured?

@kpkanz Perofeta and DMac both play fullback as well, and counter attack from deep a lot.

Any date for squad naming? The Blues CEO said "in November".

https://archive.is/9ZOQQ#selection-1829.0-1853.176

Otago and Highlanders lock Fabian Holland is eligible for All Blacks or All Blacks XV selection with immediate effect, the Sunday Star-Times can reveal.

Holland, the Netherlands-born giant who only turns 22 next week, moved to New Zealand as a 16-year-old and has risen through the ranks at speed.

He was not expected to become eligible for the All Blacks until late 2025, but a World Rugby eligibility change that kicked in on August 1 has dramatically changed the picture.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwylpd9dz79o

New Zealand have asked World Rugby to clarify France's plans not to select some of their top stars for next summer's three-Test tour against All Blacks.

@brodean His flawed tackle technique (starts at the chest and goes higher when he is inaccurate) gives one or two big tackles per game when he is on form, but it directly leads to cards, and he makes a lot of mistakes too. Just not big enough, fast enough, or strong enough on the carry.

Worst players, worst fans. Irish rugby is a self righteous collection of chippy idiots. Awful people.

@Duluth Only had the opportunity to watch a few minutes of the 1st half.

@sparky At least a year away. Need a big body for 6 and 8.

Papalii, Sotutu, Savea, Sititi, Lakai, someone new.

Like that McKenzie/Clarke combo.

Please do not play Sweet Caroline.

Fuck he is useless. Sentimental garbage selection.

@nostrildamus I cannot understand the refusal to use modern tactics.

DMac and Ratima on please.

What the fuck is Perenara on the field for. Ratima had a brilliant first 40 last week.

Defence has no starch.

@Frank Speaking of shit. So overrated ...