'Super Rugby' 2021

[shark]

Now that the beginning of SRA for 2021 is upon us, I wish we'd somehow managed to scratch together a sixth team so we could have a third game each week.

[delicatessen]

@shark said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

Now that the beginning of SRA for 2021 is upon us, I wish we'd somehow managed to scratch together a sixth team so we could have a third game each week.

@stargazer said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

@billy-tell If a Kiwi team or an Aussie team has to cross borders to play that game, the team (re-)entering NZ has to go into managed isolation for 14 days. At the moment, the Covid situation doesn't allow it.

The bye is indeed necessary because of player wellfare.

Not viable at all @shark - the games are too fast and physical.

[KiwiMurph]

@shark said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

Now that the beginning of SRA for 2021 is upon us, I wish we'd somehow managed to scratch together a sixth team so we could have a third game each week.

The counter argument is looking at the Six Nations. Having a sixth team and a third game really hasn't added much.

Obviously over time you'd imagine a 6th NZ franchise would be strong but I think initially they would be weak and would play that 'Italy' role (especially if they were rushed through to play in 2021).

[Kiwiwomble]

@kiwimurph i think we'd have to do something crazy like the five franchises could only protect 5-8 players from the current squads and the new team would get first crack at picking the same number from those left, and then all teams can fill their rosters from those left after that

making a sixth team from only those not wanted by the first 5 is always going to impossible

a bit silly but actually could have made of the off season interesting

[Tim]

Former All Black names his Super Rugby Aotearoa 'Hype XV' on eve of new season

As the new Super Rugby Aotearoa season looms large on the horizon, a former All Black has named a 'Hype XV' made up of players to take note of over the coming weeks.

[Tim]

The two teams that can challenge the Crusaders for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa title

The Crusaders are firm favourites to clinch a fifth straight title, but, in the eyes of two Super Rugby stalwarts, they won't go through the season unchallenged.

[Tim]

'He's been knocking on the door for a while': Super Rugby veterans' shock All Blacks bolter picks

With the new Super Rugby season just two days away from kick-off, two stalwarts of the competition have made early predictions on which players could be set for breakthrough campaigns.

[Billy Tell]

Are the Crusaders keeping the horses and the Vangelis tune, or is that gone too??

[Stargazer]

@billy-tell I assume it will be the same as in 2020: horses and riders dressed in the colours of the Crusaders' provinces.

[Bones]

Hah, planet rugby are a bit shit eh! I notice no one put their name to this shamozzle...

David Skippers  /  Feb 24, 2021  /  Super Rugby

10 players to watch in Super Rugby Aotearoa

Ahead of Super Rugby Aotearoa, which starts on Friday, here's our 10 players to keep an eye on during New Zealand's domestic competition.

[Stargazer]

@bones I only agree with Grace, Clarke and possibly Boshier. Most players on their list are old haha.

[Bovidae]

Parson's picks in that RugbyPass article aren't any better.

[Bones]

@stargazer said in 'Super Rugby' 2021:

@bones I only agree with Grace, Clarke and possibly Boshier. Most players on their list are old haha.

Thought you'd be all over them calling the NPC non-competitive!

[Tim]

@bovidae Not sure if mentioned in the article, but on his podcast he clarified that his "hype XV" was based purely on press comments going into the start of the season, not on form or potential. He wanted to do a list based on fitness and strength numbers, but couldn't get enough data.

[Stargazer]

@bones I only looked at the list; didn't read the article.

Edit: do you mean this about NMS?

The once prolific wing hasn’t played a game of competitive rugby since November 2018, which dates to 22 months on the sidelines.

No need to be all over that. They've obviously missed that he has played NPC for Manawatu. I don't think Planet Rugby covers NPC anymore.

[Tim]

Top young talent picks at each Super Rugby Aotearoa side

We have picked out for six top young talents in Super Rugby Aotearoa for you to watch over the coming months on RugbyPass.com.

[Stargazer]

@tim They've missed quite a few. And picked the wrong Punivai.

[Winger]

@tim

Good price too (good to watch the Canes lose this WE)

£34.99 for all matches

Although its still coming. One day before kick off

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[Gunner]

Who have the Blues got next week and where?

The way things are going with this covid shit I’ll be bloody surprised if we get through this season without having a game or two cancelled.

[Tim]

@gunner Bye round next week. 3rd round play Highlanders at home.