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Why just NZ? Why not Aussie too? I genuinely not sure if Japan are even interested in tours from any of us as they really seem to have company teams etc, but if they are I wouldn't mind betting there would be some discussion from both NZ or Aus as it could be worth money. I not sure how Fijian...

Intereting team. Would of thought perhaps Paps instead of Sititi just for experience, but bit of a surprise that Blackadder injured. Definitely see the sense of BB an TJP at end of game. Likewise with Jacobson. Anyway we'll miss Caleb Clarke, but bring it on. It's the team we got!

And RA have no problem, seem SANZAAR board has been kept fully aware of all things. ' RA chairman Herbert, who won the World Cup in 1999 with the Wallabies, acknowledged they were watching on closely but weren’t concerned about the unfolding moves. “We’re not concerned at all,” Herbert told...

Who are these best players are they picking from Tonga and Samoa? You do know most of their WC squads actually play and were born in NZ?? It's fortunate that Australia have noone with Island roots playing isn't it?? I still not sure how MP (Moana Pasifika) are our 6th Super team, they are partly funded by NZR...

Still don't know how French did that, but I still stand by as many relationships you build the better.

How has NZR leeched off other nations?? I not arguing about RA cultivating relationships with Japan and Fiji, in fact I think they are with Japan (as is NZR). As far as I am concerned all RU's should cultivating relationships with as many as they can.

And of course gives me reason to stay healthey to chase games , we get Lions tour in '29, and now Boks in '30!!!!

Who's ignoring anything? Just changing things a bit. RA have already changed Super by withdrawing a team, no problems , so half of SAANZAAR is just tweaking RC. (though I comfortable if there was always less games)

Who in here would suggest that if RA and SARU could earn potentially decent coin, while reviving a great tradition would say No thanks we have to think of NZ??? Do we need a poll for you all to vote? I would vote yes as RA should always do what would be best for Aussie rugby not NZR!

No, perhaps I should of said everyone should remember it!

NZ and SA. international rugby. I think it's been stagnate for a while now. I admit I would be quite happy to see RC drift off, and rugby go back to tours. I am quite happy to see us play Aus only every 2 years or something. Does everyone not think something different would be good?

Actually Strewth, I can see both sides of what people think. I understand that perhaps Aus and Argies will perhaps get less chance to earn, but also being a kiwi I applaud that the NZR is remembering their main job is worrying about NZ rugby (same as SA etc). I am sure you would applaud if boot...

Yep bang on Tazz, it's tv deal that runs out 2025. The deal to run RC until 2030 would still stand, I sure like the super deal only an agreement to take part, as seen in Super with Rebels going everyting probably doesn't have to same exactly the same.

Why's it a betrayal, it's all about rugby moving on. Great chance to set up similar with Argentina too!

Anyway seems the tours between NZ and SA are a step closer , I am getting real hopeful as there has been meeting to get things started. The All Blacks will once again conduct a full tour in South Africa in 2026, according to a report in South Africa. Dubbed as the ‘Greatest Rugby Rivalry’...

Yep Strewth, got me beat how they can determine who is genuinely contesting etc too. If hooker throws crokked to first man in lineout, there is no way anyone can reall compete too. I had originally thought a player would just make a half hearted attempt anywhere and it would be counted. just...

Reiko didn't go off, he just moved to the wing. But I do tend to agree, he gets nowhere enough credit for his defence at centre. I actually get pissed with a lot of the shit he been copping ,he actually a bloody good 13 in my opinion anyway.

Well fellas after getting up for that test, and after being back for snooze, I will say it was well worth it. Proper Bok/AB test, brutal as f*** and although a little disapponted with result, I got no probs with it at all. Some of ABs I thought were bloody good, whole starting forward pack were...

Was amused to hear them laughing today, that Tane Edmed is getting called the Maori pronounciation of his name (making him more one of the boys etc) and Tane is actually Te Reo for man!

Well bugger me I loving this, Otago after knocking over Aux last week do same to the Bay today in another absolute ripper game today. Then enjoyed the NH/Waikato game. And thought Tane Edmed had a bloody good game for NH, another who looks to be settling in and enjoying the rugby.