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I think you can look at it the other way and say it's a really nice gauge as a neutral venue. Roughly the same distance/flight from NZ and Perth, there should be fans from all teams there so no huge home advantage one way or the other for all teams (even the Rebels don't get great home support)...

Thanks - I knew there had to be a reason.

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I wouldn't categorise Newsome as someone who is low-error. He's definitely having a better season this year but he certainly makes his fair share of errors. Look at Pasitoa's try on the weekend - Newsome was in position and got totally bumped off. He's a solid player but more in the...

I do find it strange that the Aus night games kick off so late in general. I'm sure there is a theory behind it but the stated kickoff time is 7.45pm (as opposed to 7pm for nz night games) and in reality it's closer to 8pm by the time they kick off as the teams are often still on the pitch...

I don't think the times are that bad. It's a slightly later kickoff on the Friday but you have to factor in the fans showing up - they will struggle to get a crowd for a 6pm Friday kickoff local time let alone if it was 5pm. Also bare in mind game 2 features the Force so whilst that kickoff is...

Really looking forward to this. I think the Tahs can trouble the NZ teams as they've been building nicely.

This is a much better start for the Reds than last year having to go to Dunedin a week after winning the Super Rugby Aus final.

Certainly better than we did with Scott Barrett at 6.... *shudders*

I think people forget how big Dalton is. He's 193cm and 113kg. That's enough size for a 6. Given the ABs don't have an answer at 6 I think it's definitely worth trying Papali'i there - he's played there before so it's not entirely foreign to him.

What a game. Feels surreal. That felt like a playoff game. Finally the streak is over. Enormous performances from so many Blues. Lead from the front by the captain. Unlike the Crusaders captain.

Blues have been named. Laulala was able to get his suspension reduced one week and RTS (Roger Tuivasa-Sheck) is back on the bench.

I think that's overstating it a tad. According to this, only the top 7 players are above $1 mil per season and the highest is $1.175 mil https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/top-20-highest-paid-nrl-players-in-the-finals/854720e2-209e-43fd-8fd1-2203670d4504#20

It's a weird one isn't it. In 2020 his star was on the rise as he made his AB debut. Ever since then he's stalled. I'm not sure what he's done but he can hardly get a game for the Canes these days. If I was him i'd be looking to move franchises - potentially Highlanders who really need a 13.

Akira has started running again should be ready for the Aussie games starting in a couple of weeks. Blackadder has been the standout 6 so far in terms of what translates to test footy. His clash with presumably Robinson this weekend should be fascinating. I do like the idea of either Cane or...

2004. The Carlos game. Last time Blues beat Crusaders at all Simon Hickey was at 10 for Blues. Hopefully he's involved in this game too.......

I think you mean Jack Goodhue? I can understand the mixup with Ennor given how anonymous Ennor is on the field.......