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Finlay Christie is 5 years younger than Weber so they probably see a higher ceiling in Christie if it's 50/50.

It would be very Mark Robinson-like to can Fozzie now and cause an uproar with the players.

I'm not sure in this game what Rieko did wrong at centre? He linked up beautifully with Will Jordan in the breakout which lead to the ABs first 3 points. He linked up well with Caleb Clarke right by the line in the lead up to the Samisoni try. Defensively he made some crucial tackles. I get...

With all the coaching drama how fitting that the game is in Christchurch. It will be interesting to see if the ABs can keep the momentum going from the weekend.

Nisbo is in his 70s now - i.e. it's time to retire. The problem is the other option is Tony Johnson.....cripes.

Yes hugely improved forward effort. Probably the best forward display by the ABs since RWC 2019 QF vs Ireland. Jason Ryan has done a marvellous job with the forwards in just 2 games - you can see the huge improvement. Backs still clunky early but Mo'unga certainly helped free the outsides and...

I hear what you are saying - I guess my point is that I would put the blame on the current AB set up. I reckon a new coaching set up would quickly get Jordan humming.

There's a bit of difference between playing fullback for the Crusaders machine and playing wing for this AB team which is an absolute rabble. He still looks dangerous when he gets put in the right positions (see his try in Wellington and the run he had on the weekend where he got ankle tapped)...

He was a standout for the NZ U20s in their games in Australia a month or so ago. Agree he really catches the eye.

Parata played 10 on the weekend for Tasman - and looked handy.

It's mid-range 8 weeks with the standard 50% reduction to 4 games. Typically suspensions are 6 weeks low range 50% reduction down to 3 weeks.

Where do you begin? Ryan seemed to improve the maul defence and lineouts. The attack is horrendous - zero plan - I'm glad physically Beauden is ok but he should be dropped anyway - he's playing on reputation - he has no ability to drive a team around the field - it's telling his best moment...

I genuinely think Foster may have forgotten Sotutu is in the squad.

30k capacity.

Pretty much exactly what we have been saying about the AB defence - it's bleedingly obvious that it's problematic - how McLeod survived the last cut of assistant coaches amazes me.

Positive move to get Ryan in instead of Plumtree. Problems still remain with McCleod and of course, Foster himself.

Could be a short term assignment - who knows.

Very interesting