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Take Caleb Clarke, who’s not without experience in sevens rugby. The man’s one discernible trick is to run over people, which isn’t that tricky if they can tackle. For a guy who grew up playing centre, his passing also isn’t up to much.

Then there’s Rieko Ioane, who did go to Rio with Sonny Bill. Nothing wrong with his evasive skills but, again, here’s a bloke who can’t (or won’t) pass.

Well summed up as to why the Blues fail. Their stars arent team players.

What's the point of Sevens? It should be used to develop Test players, and would be better at it than Super Rugby

“If Manenti wants a way to use Hooper, it’s in that area of the game that he offers Australia a point of difference.”
POD? Really? Its what all top sides have. Have you watched the kiwis?

Five things we learned: One area Gordon must fix to convince Wallabies boss, ABs bruiser should be on notice

I too loved the armature days. The players could really motor….Such an electric atmosphere.

'We have to keep the essence of what rugby is about': All Black legend's worrying words of warning

The Aussies and Fijians were keen on trying a lot of razzle dazzle but displayed some godawful handling which was particularly surprising in the case of the Fijians. Was it that wet?

'Too many simplistic errors': Australia's men and women lose HK Sevens semis to NZ as Olympic selection battle heats up

Wow. Even more kiwi intelkectual property.

'It can be something great': Schmidt turns to 'scrum doctor' as next step in Wallabies rebuild

Of course he is. Apart from Slipper and Tupou there are no international props in Australia other than 3 recycled All Blacks.

'He'd been flogged to death': Rebels GM's scathing Tupou claim as Wallaby battles to reignite his fire

Isnt it ti.e to ditch the boring Thor nickname? Hes never kicked on to become a great prop because apart from Slipper theres noone in Aus thats better. I believe that had he stayed in NZ the more numerous and quality competition for AB status would have made him a better prop.

'We’d like to see Taniela stay': RA 'absolutely' want Thor for Lions, have 'contingency plans' for Rebels crisis

This Chief supporter says Slipper is a real soldier. The best Wallaby prop.

Super Rugby teams week six: Foketi back after horror injury, Suli benched, Sam Carter set for debut, DMac rested

Reds Brimbies should be a ripper.

Super Rugby teams week six: Foketi back after horror injury, Suli benched, Sam Carter set for debut, DMac rested

Big chip on shoulder…

Super Rugby teams week six: Foketi back after horror injury, Suli benched, Sam Carter set for debut, DMac rested

“First, we lack genuinely hard men in New Zealand rugby.” Scott Barrett? Luke Jacobsen? DeGroot? Taukeiaho? Taylor? Ardie? What are you on about?

Razor's pursuit of 'hard bastard' Sam Whitelock reveals the ugly truth about the modern All Blacks

With Mooloo Dad Hud Rickit from Te Awamutu

Blues beat Crusaders for first time in 10 years, Chiefs survive late scare

The Saders alone are struggling.. .Look at the table mate

Blues beat Crusaders for first time in 10 years, Chiefs survive late scare

Chiefs struggles began once DMac went off….so I dont know where you got that one from. Agree re tight fwds though.

Blues beat Crusaders for first time in 10 years, Chiefs survive late scare

JS?

'It's time we grew up': The jarring hypocrisy that proves All Blacks are getting key call all wrong

LOL

'It's time we grew up': The jarring hypocrisy that proves All Blacks are getting key call all wrong

DMacs problem inDunedin was the execrable service he got from Christie that day which should have been the end of FC making the RWCsquad but wasnt becuse Fozzie had some mysterious insight noone else had as to the hapless 9s apparent qualities…right through to the final debacle.

'It's time we grew up': The jarring hypocrisy that proves All Blacks are getting key call all wrong

Good lord.. the triumphalism after just one result…against a team they beat last yr…. Theyd better win now. I cant imagine the angst if they fail.

'Be useful': how unrivalled discipline and work rate is lifting the Reds to new heights

Aweful amt of denialism in these posts. If you dont want it in NZ *where Councils are antisport, then hold it in Brisbane. Melbourne is a himiliation for the sport. Noone turns up.

Super Round is a celebration of rugby - that's why it should have never been held in Melbourne

Best lock in NZ by far.

Super Rugby's top 10 players: Aussie props dominate, but Kiwi sensation smiling on the summit

Tupou’s biggest error was leaving NZ in the first place. Had he stayed, hed have been in an environment where hed have had decent coaching and to perform or disappear. Apparently came close to signing with Rennies Chiefs in 11/12.

Super Rugby's top 10 players: Aussie props dominate, but Kiwi sensation smiling on the summit

You still havent got it…1. The game is over officiated with all sorts of numpties interfering with the matches. 2. The unlimited replacements means a great running game has become RL with unlimited tackles. As a player and fan since 1963,Im done with the game. Cant be bothered anymore.

Seven point plan to save Super Rugby

The 72 captain was Kirkpatrick not Lochore.

What makes the legendary Colin Meads the prototype for the most complete New Zealand rugby player ever

“and a lightening back three in Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo and Shaun Stevenson.”

Do you think getting lighter will improve them? Certainly made C Clarke look snappier.

The biggest hurdle standing in Chiefs' way to claiming first Super Rugby title since Dave Rennie's side a decade ago

Tom Franklin? Star? Not even in the top 10 of NZlocks. Is this what you will call every kiwi who crosses the Tasman to play for an Aus Super side, or is it more likely just a lazy overuse of a descriptor, like “Flying Finn”? “Flying Fijian”?

Rugby News: Force sign Maori All Blacks star, Fijian lock jailed for assault, Lions set to announce coach

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