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@machpants Yes, I’m curious too. Haven’t found any other mention of ALB being out.

@kiwiinmelb That’s right, worked well with his loosies with those little passes. He was a tricky player to contain, a slippery runner with a low centre of gravity, and while he was being watched closely he opened up options for other players.

@kiwiinmelb Yes, Loveridge was a classy all round halfback. Another who Smith reminded me of as he developed was Bachop. He was quick to get to the ball and quick to get it away.

Going wasn’t much of a passer at all, had quite a short pass, but a handful with ball in hand. Laidlaw was a fine passer and a solid player overall.

I’d rate Smith as being as good as anyone and he continues to build his game.

@Frank That’s really interesting stuff.)

@sparky Did the job well against a good opponent. Pleased with that.

@Yeetyaah I'm a Crusaders follower and they've been a rewarding side to follow. But I'll always support the NZ team in finals. I enjoyed the success of the Chiefs when they raised their game, then the Hurricanes and the Highlanders.

If the Jaguares are good enough to win tonight, good on them. I won't be hearbroken if they manage to win. They'll deserve the title. Their achievement in reaching the Final is an accomplishment in itself - if they get the title, it's a big deal .

If they were playing another NZ side, I'd be supporting the Kiwi team.

Jordan Taufua away after the WC.

Will Matthews  /  Feb 8, 2019  /  Gallagher Premiership

Leicester Tigers Complete The Signing Of Crusaders Star

New Zealand forward Jordan Taufua, who earned his first call-up with the All Blacks in 2018, is set to join Leicester Tigers next season.

@act-crusader In the earlier draws (Tri-Nations) we seemed to often start in SA, then play Australia in Australia before playing the return games in NZ. It was reasonably challenging.

@bovidae I seem to remember the ABs actually making presentations to centurions in the opposition ranks after tests? Here was one time anyway: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11324575

@mn5 Nah, I'm not as old as I look. That was only 1971. The 1st test I saw was 1959 Lions at Lancaster Park.

@mn5 Yeah, saw that live, watching from that side too. It was a good moment.

@pukunui One guy is a lawyer- Adam Casselden. The other 2 are ex-players - David Croft and John Langford. It's an Aussie team.

@rancid-schnitzel
I'm quite uneasy at that finding. Makes deciding on similar situations harder for refs. Undercuts the protection of players emphasis that WR nailed down several years ago.

Interestingly, all the panel are Aussies.

@ACT-Crusader BBBR had a calf strain, according to Hansen.

So this character, Bluedex, is using forums and media to judge NZ fans' reactions to the game, but it's not OK for us to form an impression of Irish fan's reaction to the game from Irish media and fan forums. Right,

So "World Rugby boss Alain Rolland admits to All Blacks that Aaron Smith yellow card was wrong" .

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