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And as a Kiwi, doesn't render the statement invalid.

Disappointed (particularly with the blatant red card missed in the Fiji game) but not surprised to see us crash out. New coach and 5 of last year's core 10 missing, replacements aren't of the highest quality, and with the exception of Graham, the drop ins from Glasgow/Edinburgh aren't of the...

Valetini will be better than him by the end of this year anyways. Timu doesn't look bad from the NRC, albeit a bit loose for my tastes, and if Leota can shift himself ahead of Timani and RHP he'll not be super far behind either. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Ideally the process and P-Index would be reviewed after every World Cup, so that new levels can be added and teams can change from one tier to another. And I think 7 years is long enough of a commitment to let anyone seriously wants to do represent a team they had no previous connection to...

Two potential issues with the above wording (at least for mine) are this: 1) P-Index doesn't account for nations like Spain (who's Womens side far exceeds the Men's in relative terms) and Kenya (same situation but 7s over 15s) 2) It may have the opposite effect than desired: e.g. a Nemani...

I think that we're reaching the point where changing international eligibility needs to be a thing. The key problem is figuring out how to make sure: a) It doesn't make a mockery of changing nations multiple times at potentially short notice, just because you weren't selected in a better team...

One of the few advantages of the very staggered entry of players into the system. I think it would have been very hard to do so as it is. The Sauce Bros, Horwitz, Adams and I think Daley all turned up before the Exhibition match in Japan, then now Hardwick, Ainsley, Ruru, Rangi and Talakai. Now...

I think that most of the boys would be mature enough to understand and potentially embrace the fact that it's going to be much much harder to get a starting place in this year's lineup. I think cracks would only emerge (and from what I've heard about Wessells it doesn't seem likely) where...

Out of the box thinking: Round Robin Sevens tournament using Asia/Pacific Soup and Twiggyball teams. Run it outside the World Sevens Series so Aussie/Kiwi/Japanese players can play in it, and other teams players are available as marquees. Just running mens, with a 25 minute slot for each game...

I hope. I doubt, but I hope.

Lots of good points Lou, but how much money did clubs actually make hosting South's this year? Don't remember whether Box Hill bothered to open up the bar or not. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Where? ;) Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Financial package yet to be finalized slightly concerning, but nice to see the no shit Sherlock aspects of the fitness being acknowledged and dealt with. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Peeps at the meeting, how has it been. Caught the first bit where they streamed, and it seemed pretty on point.

45 is big yes. But when I look at those lovely player profiles, there is: Shipperley Ha'angana* Paisami* Jordy Ruru Fou Tupou* Moloney Hosea* For mine the starred boys will definitely be on partnership/development contracts rather than full ones. And I've not seen any official confirmation...

Not against it in any way, but hope Stirzaker has found a good overseas deal if it is the case. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Surprised Dan Parks hasn't been given a call by anybody yet TBH. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

You see, that's worrying for Tupou, because Bhatti is our 6th best loosehead, and I'd put him at 7th in terms of scrummaging. You were a man down though.

As much as I love Mafi, we need the space in the team. The likes of Leota, and if we're lucky McMahon, need Super Spots. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Just received a call from Adam Coleman (Membership department working hard on retention I see) confirming that he's on board for 2018. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk