I had Inga in junior teams for 4 years from U12 to U15 before he went straight into the Kelston 1st xv (Apollo Perelini was also with us in that team). Inga mostly played openside flanker or Halfback for us as the more ball he got the more devastating he was for the opposition. He would often score multiple tries in a game. Sometimes he would open a team up with a clear run to the line but then head back to the traffic looking for more players to beat. When he got selected for the All Blacks we were invited to a celebration event at his local church. It was huge with amazing performances from Samoan and Tongan cultural groups and Church Choirs. Inga grew up in an overcrowded house brought up by his mom and older brother Silika, as their father died when he was very young. When he got the Wigan offer Inga asked myself and my co-coach, who knew him from very young, for advice as he was in turmoil about the decision. At that time he and his partner were living in his moms garage and they had little money. I think the offer was five hundred thousand dollars for three seasons and was an obvious choice but he still found it hard to make leaving family and the game he loved, but he did so and was able to eventually buy his Mother a house.
Rarely without a smile on his face, you would struggle to meet a more cheerful, kinder human than Inga the winger.
Finally a story I was told about him in his under 11 team. Inga was playing openside flanker and before a game his coach told him his job was to "kill the first five". Inga left his team huddle and went over to the opposition coach and asked who their first five was? When the coach pointed him out Inga approached the boy and said "I'm going to Kill you" before trotting back to his own team, then gave the kid a cheerful wave from the tail of the first lineout.
RIP to the Big Black Bus (what the French papers called him back in the day).

Face down on a white line, exactly the way he would want to be remembered.

From Reddit - too soon?

Back in the eighties I was coaching a team of 14 year olds at the Kelston division of the Ponsonby club. One week we were invited to the city clubs indoor training 'Tan' were we were told a couple of the senior team would train with the boys. The senior players who ran our training that night were Beegee Williams, Maurice Trapp and Andy Haden. Trapp was brilliant making technicalities and set piece seem exciting to the boys (mostly PI boys who would rather wait in the backs for a run than scrum and ruck) and Andy taught them a few dark arts like how to encourage a player to let the ball go in a maul using elbows to the ribs and showed the props how to subtly stand on the oppositions locks foot to disrupt his jump. They turned our forward pack into a machine that night and we went on to win the comp. Andy made a point of watching us play a couple of times after that and was always approachable, supportive and made time to talk to the boys. A giant figure in the history of our club in many ways. Intelligent, demanding of standards and ruthless on the field.

From Fox sports Au.

Winterfell XV Player Ratings

1. Samwell Tarly — 2.0

Forgettable performance from a guy who talked a big game in the lead-up to match day. Openly bragged about being ‘the first bloke to kill a whitewalker’ last week, then went to mud in the warm-up. Much more expected from the big loosehead assuming he gets a start in coming rounds.

2. Tyrion Lannister — 1.0

Went against team code by getting hammered on cheap wine the night before the game. Hangover showed as he was rendered impotent against a more physical and hungrier outfit. Unable to offer up his customary niggle and stirring speeches on account of being too busy sweet talking Sansa. A bad look in every way for a player trying to work his way back into form. Massive improvement required.

3. Lord Varys — 0.5

Where do we start with the 125kg eunuch? Only kept on the park by the coaching team in the hope he’d deliver a touch of brilliance in the closing stages. Offered nothing in attack and could only huddle in defence. Looks certain to be dropped after this woeful effort.

4. The Hound — 5.0

Was late to the frontline of battle and it showed. Appeared distracted at times and went completely missing for a large part of the second half. Redeemed himself by doing an exceptional job of babysitting his flyhalf to help set up the match-winning drop goal.

5. Brienne of Tarth — 9.0

Crushed multiple wights with a willingness to mix it up at maul time. Continues to win new fans with her abrasive approach and will be one of the first picked for their next fight. Also saved the one-armed man’s life, will be popular on Mad Monday.

6. Theon Greyjoy — 9.0

Five-star performance from a guy looking to redeem himself under the guidance of Coach Stark. Dropped countless wights with a bow and arrow, then took to the advancing horde with a spear. Ordinarily a performance like this would gain Theon a spot in the starting team for life. Shame he’s dead, killed with his own spear. Irony for the Ironborn.

7. Grey Worm — 8.0

Since entering the Winterfell XV Pathway Program, Grey Worm has been ultra-disciplined and always looked likely to provide the sort of output to win a big one. Clutch in every way, Mr Worm led his side over the ball and was a menace in the scrap.

8. Tormund Giantsbane — 7.0

Carried strong, ever reliable red-head went hard again . Simple man with a simple game plan.

9. Lyanna Mormont — 9.0

Lady Mormont has excelled at Scrumhalf. Despite battling a crushed rib cage and dislocated spine, Lyanna still found a way to drop the biggest bloke on the park. Sadly, this will be her final game in the Winterfell XV after being unable to overcome the aforementioned injuries. She also fell 60 feet. Bear Island Rugby Club in particular will be rocked.

10. Arya Stark — 10.0

At times, a one-woman demolition crew. Has always promised a flawless 82 minute performance and on her home track, was a cut above. Put a marker down early in the match by icing double-digit wights and she never looked back. Won the game following a half-time rev up from Melisandre. Total perfection from the assassin.

11. Jamie Lannister — 7.5

Hung tough with his one working arm. Like Theon, was chasing redemption. Unlike Theon, Jamie will be back again next week.

12. Jon Snow — 4.0

Didn’t adapt to the conditions, went looking for dominance late but never really figured.

13. Melisandre — 8.5

Surprise packet in this must-win match up. Late inclusion in the starting team and made a statement early by turning normal swords into flaming ones. Result was minimal as everybody carrying one was ripped limb from limb, but her play added much needed spark. Also provided visionary chat to MVP Arya before collapsing in a heap out the front. Big loss.

14. Daenerys Targaryen — 5.0

Struggled to get into the game. Only highlight was burning a bunch of the undead with her dragons. Lucky to get through the full 82 and needs a big week at training.

15. Sir Jorah — 8.5

Played until the final whistle, making it back to back golden performances from the love-struck swordsman. Another to have played their final game for this improving outfit.

Coach: Bran Stark — 5.0

Checked out of the battle for a long while, only returning to tell Theon he was a good man. Sat emotionless as sister Arya plunged her Valeryian Steel dagger into the Night King’s midriff, preventing the end of the world in the process. Had a hand in the game plan and was happy to be bait. Winning is a habit and Bran will be better for it when they hit King’s Landing.

This from a South African forum I read -

This morning at the post office, while I was in line, two people with masks entered."

TOTAL PANIC!

Then they said: "This is a robbery"...and we all calmed down...

Anton hasn’t seen his family in almost 3 years

His mum surprised him last week and the rest of his fam came down today 😭💙

@booboo I think every time the Wallaby's are awarded a kick the crowd should just count out the seconds until the kick and then cheer when it is taken.

Gotta love a showboating number ten. He scored anyway though!

Riko was in! - found proof on Reddit -

The match will be available live on Stan Sport with coverage starting at 7.55pm AEST on Saturday for an 8pm kickoff.
No TV coverage in NZ that I can find -

Australia A v Japan XV

1. Matt Gibbon (Melbourne Rebels)
2. Lachlan Lonergan (ACT Brumbies)
3. Tom Robertson (Western Force)
4. Nick Frost (ACT Brumbies)
5. Cadeyrn Neville (ACT Brumbies)
6. Ned Hanigan (NSW Waratahs)
7. Ollie Callan (Western Force)
8. Langi Gleeson (NSW Waratahs)
9. Ryan Lonergan (c) (ACT Brumbies)
10. Ben Donaldson (NSW Waratahs)
11. Filipo Daugunu (Queensland Reds)
12. Bayley Kuenzle (Western Force)
13. Hudson Creighton (ACT Brumbies)
14. Suliasi Vunivalu (Queensland Reds)
15. Jock Campbell (Queensland Reds)
    Replacements
16. Billy Pollard (ACT Brumbies)
17. Harry Hoopert (Queensland Reds)
18. Archer Holz (NSW Waratahs)
19. Ryan Smith (Queensland Reds)
20. Brad Wilkin (Melbourne Rebels)
21. James Tuttle (Melbourne Rebels)
22. Isaac Henry (Queensland Reds)
23. Mark Nawaqanitawase (NSW Waratahs)

For Simpsons/Rugby fans -
https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/xprprh/this_is_not_the_way_to_get_healthy/

This Chilean club team just needed to tap it, kick it out to win the game and promotion - Falcon said no. Hilarious way to lose -

https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/xoq0ue/chilean_team_loses_the_finale_at_the_last_second/

This is super cute and funny -

Farrell using both arms to make a tackle? and a Vunipola not holding his weight in a ruck -

https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/xnj4ob/farrell_using_both_arms_to_make_a_tackle_and_a/

They could use Heem and/or Lam in the midfield and look to replace Tua with a young outside back. Along with Murray, Caleb Tangitau or Moses Leo would be excellent options if they could be released from sevens duty. Both very promising youngsters.

Highlights -

@Stargazer Thanks. See above.

It may be solved. The Blues graphic for the MP game has it as an away game in error. The text version on the Blues site has that game at Eden Park.