The Silver Fern

@Daffy-Jaffy James Mullan has a ton of potential. Was NZ Schools hooker in 2020 but sitting behind George Bell in every Canterbury team since. I believe he also studies Broadcasting, hence a move to Auckland probably makes sense in that regard too. He is deceptively quick and is a similar mould to a Dane Coles type hooker.

Shalfoon has conceded half the penalties for the crusaders today. certainly a grub

@Canes4life I’m hearing the offer is for Lincoln McClutchie but he is on the fence about returning to Super Rugby

Sevu has been terrible. playing himself out of a starting jersey for round 1

It will be interesting to see what Canterbury do with their 10s. Harford gone to Auckland, Burke unconfirmed but to be joining saracens early. Will they run Poihipi at 10 or James White. Could be another long year

Im assuming Dallas Mcleod has failed his attempt to play today. Toby Bell has been pulled from the Crusaders Development side and might be a late addition to the bench for a debut

Interesting to see Ben Lam has signed for Catalans Dragons in the UK Super league. Will be interesting to see his transition and how similar he goes to Solomon Alaimalo

Blair Murray been named in the Wales squad just months after departing NZ

@george33 Have a feeling this one is Quinn Tupaea. would make sense too considering he has slipped down the pecking order with the AB's.

Offical confirmation that Tyrone Thompson is off to the NRL Thompson twin signs with Knights

@Daffy-Jaffy Bryn Gordon is with Moana Pacifica wider squad like he was last year. He didn't get many minutes behind Shilo Klein this season who is now capped by the USA too. Perhaps Klein will be in the Blues WTG but I have a feeling he has re-signed with the San Diego Legion in the MLR