Bulls clarify John Mitchell's status as England rumours spread like wildfire

Plenty of redemption stories everywhere. New Zealand wasn't able to turn Will Skeltons larger brother into the same level of player, and I don't think they would have done as well with Will, either. NZ is just in it for props. NZ appreciates that contest more because of their rivalry with South Africa, so they are always keen on scrummagers, and their was something about that Chiefs environment as well, it was a rough few years were Big Karl also got the opportunity to impress (Charlie left?).

If been critical of Lomax's feet in the D line Nick, he just seems to like to shuffle, over reliant on the the slide and his insides. He needs to cut it out, I suggest linebacker rush training and just exploding forward every time, no matter what.

We're in it together.

Thanks for the article.

Let's see whether they can keep it up this season.

Sam Cane played for the Chiefs, so I don't understand how that is Crusaders bias. There are only two crusaders in the starting forward pack: Codie Taylor (who is definitely the best hooker in NZ) and Scott Barrett (the captain and one of the best locks in NZ).

Razor is not allowed to select from players that are not in his TRC training group. So he couldn't pick Lakai or Lord if he wanted to. Also, plenty of new props are coming through so I don't understand that complaint? Williams, Newell, Tosi, etc. Sam Darry is a new lock coming through.

Payton Spencer is too young, Zarn Sullivan is overrated, same for AJ Lam. The hate on AS for a couple of bad games is crazy. I agree he would be better utilised at seven, but then who would play 6? Scooter? We just have to wait for Frizell to come back unfortunately, and Blackadder to stop being such a glass cannon.

The only player the All Blacks need is Richie Mounga. Damian Mackenzie had been fing awful. Like a wannabe white RM. Does not have the build, pace, kicking game, or IQ to be the All Blacks best option at 10.

They seriously need to actually take a step back and look at what good coaches like Joe and Rassie are doing with their squad. Even SB moved on from some good blackline players early. SA might lose this weekend but at least it what be because of weakness's in players they already know about!! Well maybe le Roux will be selected again and undermine my point, I hope not.