Sumo & Mils speak with Rob Nichol of the NZ Players Association about the challenges faced in the Pacific with regard to the ongoing debacle that is World Rugby’s proposed Nations Championship. Catch the full episode now on RPTV.
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Merry Christmas to you too!
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Article says Matt Fleming is 18 but he's actually only 16, going into 6th form in 2026
Why move for Jake when we can get Human or Brown?
He even comes to you, great! Does he bring biltong if you tip him?!?
Yes but ‘big hits’ for a leaguie equate to straight reds in rugby!
Especially going through the highs as well.
His lineout throwing will need to improve markedly to be in All Black contention.
Nice to Exeter playing well this year.