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Commentary has been good, but it always helps when things are going the way of the home country team.

Sharks emptying the bench, expect them to put it up to the Chiefs for the next 10 minutes. Sharks have noticeably lifted their pace but not sure they can sustain that for the rest of the game.

Agree with you Jiggles, the longer they're 10 points or more behind the more they're going to feel that tiredness. But a try and a swing of momentum and suddenly they can find there's a little more in the tank. But with the Chiefs camped in their 22 conceding a try now could completely crush any...

Sharks need one hell of a half time talk to inspire them for the 2nd 40. It's only 10 points in it, but the way they played in the first half it would be enough if they don't raise their performance. An early try for them and the game could really come to life. As a neutral that's what I'm...

Even the Sharks driving maul there looked a little half hearted. There's a little off the pace at the moment. But I get the feeling they just need 1 little piece of luck to spark them into life.

Pietersen has been one of the Sharks best players so far, think he might spark something for them, he's looked really sharp and is coming up for possible intercepts.

Sharks fielding of kicks has been surprisingly poor. Lambie hasn't had a good game so far.

Nice little chip by Cruden in the lead up to the try, SBW really exploited the gap in the defence. Nani Williams did well to get over, backed himself rather than using the overlap so he really had to make it.

Could have been a costly kick out on the full there by Lambie, lucky for him Chiefs couldn't throw straight, still close to their own 22 though.

I don't believe that the players should have a say in who the next coach should be because most 'Tahs supporters want the new coach to make major changes at the franchise. If they are to do that they're going to step on some toes, players included and players who feel like they've picked the...

Boxing is fast becoming the new golf for Rugby players.

The big problem I have with match fixing claims, especially where betting might be involved, is that any cases of it in sport have necessitated collusion by players from the favourite side that loses. Betting syndicates tend to make absolutely sure their bet will be successful and nobbling a...

As an Irish 'Tahs supporter I don't care where the next head coach/director of rugby comes from as long as they are competent and a strong enough personality to stamp out the player power and bend the board to their will. Getting things right on the field would be a good start but they need to...

Would agree with that in regards to Dalglish's 2nd stint as Liverpool boss, but obviously not his 1st.

Never really heard anything in Ireland about wanting to get rid of foreign coaches. We have a very small pool of top coaches so if someone can do the job they are welcomed with open arms no matter where they are from. The attitude toward Gaffney was very positive upon his appointment as I've...

Was delighted when Gaffney left Ireland and had a few celebratory drinks when it was announced he was to step down. Not sure how many in aus followed his career in the NH but here's my take on it over the years he's been up here. 1st stint at Leinster he was a good backs coach. Was there at...

Before the 2nd semi final I was hoping the Stormers would win because the final would be on at a better time for me. But during the game I ended up hoping the Sharks would win simply because they deserved it for the effort they put in. Turns out the final isn't out at that bad a time, 8:35am...

Caps were given out for the May trip to US & Cananda for the fringe team captained by Rory Best, during the Lions tour in June it was the A team that went to the US and no caps were given out.

Dean Richards would have been a perfect candidate for that kind of overhaul if he hadn't signed with Newcastle. Don't like him as a person due to his attitude with the whole bloodgate thing. But as a coach and someone who can turn a club around I really admire him.

Sorry should have clarified what I was saying a bit more. There's certainly precedent for the home nations to tour places like US & Canada with fringe players during Lions tour years. Just not during the June window when the Lions tour happens. That's what is interesting to me about Scotland...