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Video - Aaron Smith asked what it's like to face Savea - his answer is gold

Aaron Smith

‘The Bus’ is coming…’

Savea finds himself in the unusual position of lining out against the All Blacks this weekend. The people he usually calls his teammates will be facing up to prospect of one of World Rugby’s most powerful ball carriers when the All Blacks take on the Barbarians at Twickenham this weekend.

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Aaron Smith talks about what it will be like to face Savea.

CREDIT: All Blacks

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Ed the Duck 15 minutes ago
'Don’t quote me': Leinster count injury toll of 'S-fight' win over Harlequins

Ofc it does…😂

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Eric Elwood 21 minutes ago
Stuart Lancaster's Connacht throw away 21-0 Challenge Cup lead

This is classic Connacht. When they were 21-0 up with a scrum 5m from 14 man Ospreys line a try would have finished it. A desperate scrum from Ospreys where Murphy inexplicably did not get the ball out of resulted in a penalty to Ospreys.

I should have bet the house on the Welsh team then. Anyway 5 mistakes in a row later and 14 man Ospreys were over for a red zone try the desperately needed and sure enough they used the wind to good effect. Connaught were not helped by injuries to two props which flipped a dominant scrum. Raging for not putting €100 on Ospreys once Connacht failed to score the 4th try.



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Cantab 53 minutes ago
Australia make statement in Cape Town decider against Black Ferns Sevens

Tough to be on top all the time. I have no doubt that the Ferns will repay the compliment when they next meet the Aussies. More concerned with the men’s team who appear to have slipped back again.

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Dave Didley 1 hour ago
Johann van Graan's Bath wash away former side Munster in Champions Cup

Just got watching the match back. Bath looked very impressive but Munster never recovered from the poor start.

Bath seemed to know Munster would give up on the game early and just go for a try bonus. Left a very open game.



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js 1 hour ago
Six Nations statement: Tom Curry 'Tunnelgate' incident

A Merry Christmas to you and family🎄

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Dave Didley 1 hour ago
Johann van Graan's Bath wash away former side Munster in Champions Cup

Captains should have a call to just give it up in the corner and concede the 5 PTS and less than evens chance the touchline conversion goes over.

It's always better than the full 7 PTS and yellow card.



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Ic 1 hour ago
Big Kiwi signing helps Newcastle Red Bulls to first win of the season

3rd win of the season, not 1st.

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Dave Didley 1 hour ago
'Don’t quote me': Leinster count injury toll of 'S-fight' win over Harlequins

Tragically it just reads as ‘Comment hidden (User blocked)’.

A huge loss I'm sure.



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Dave Didley 1 hour ago
'Don’t quote me': Leinster count injury toll of 'S-fight' win over Harlequins

Byrne has been developing well for the last while. He needs to have a realistic shot at Ireland senior caps to keep Sam on this toes. Even it's a two way battle at test level, those fly halves need to be pushed at club level with form.

It's pleasing that an out of form Leinster can still put 45 PTS on the board but they have much to work on.



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BC1812 1 hour ago
Three talking points from Round 5 of the 2025/26 PWR season

I can’t see past Gloucester-Hartpury for the title. Saracens will be their final opponents. There are 5 other teams in the dogfight to make the top 4, but Trailfinders and Exeter will have to win a lot of their winter matches to build up a cushion as after 31 March and into any possible play-offs they will be depleted as they lose many of their overseas players that they rely on.

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aO 1 hour ago
'It's crazy': All Black midfielder celebrates first Champions Cup performance

Looking good Reiko. Leinster Need a bit of a boost after the very long gruelling season mm of st away with lions.

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JoBe 2 hours ago
Six Nations statement: Tom Curry 'Tunnelgate' incident

Geseënde Kersfees. 🍎

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J Marc 2 hours ago
Late George Hendy try sees Northampton nick win in France

As I said, Toulouse is part of the exception. They won the first “Heineken cup” and was, before, at the begining of its création. So I think Toulouse fans have no préférence. Even if it is easier for fans to go to Top14 final in Stade de France than to a CC final often in Great Britain. But the next final in Bilbao is at equal distance and not far from Toulouse or Bordeaux, without talking of Bayonne or Pau..

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Ed the Duck 2 hours ago
Late George Hendy try sees Northampton nick win in France

How did Toulouse fans feel about each title when they won both Top14 and CC in the same year? Did they see Top14 as a far greater priority and achievement?

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J Marc 2 hours ago
Late George Hendy try sees Northampton nick win in France

For french teams ,Top 14 is more important, except for Toulouse, Bordeaux, La Rochelle and Toulon. Others have not the same lot of quality players and make a choice. The first responsability, and for SA teams too, is because there are too many games… A day will come the TV broadcasters and fans will be tired…. And it's even worth in Challenge Cup…

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Ed the Duck 3 hours ago
Late George Hendy try sees Northampton nick win in France

The challenges for SA teams are tricky and it may not even be possible to fully level the playing field with them. French teams however should be different, what do you think would help?

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J Marc 3 hours ago
Late George Hendy try sees Northampton nick win in France

And I am not sure, Sharks send first choice to Toulouse…

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Ed the Duck 3 hours ago
'Don’t quote me': Leinster count injury toll of 'S-fight' win over Harlequins

Said the kettle…😂

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js 3 hours ago
Six Nations statement: Tom Curry 'Tunnelgate' incident

Well ,really good to see we actually agree on some points. Which is the proper rugby way. Thanks.

Enjoy the rest of the season.



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J Marc 3 hours ago
Late George Hendy try sees Northampton nick win in France

I will only speak for french people : Bayonne, Clermont, Pau..

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