The Silver Fern

What is big Tamaiti's status for the final?

George Bridges appears to be signing on for the Western Force for next year.

If the Chiefs fluff up this week they can truly wear the choker's tag.

@Landers92 According to a recent Facebook post he has already signed for MP.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/06/11/exclusive-ex-all-blacks-star-signs-with-aussie-super-rugby-side-as-force-set-sights-on-tupou/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK2VylleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUYkVubWdkcWswbVpqajUzAR69_ZWXswVcIGZLYBKXC8vqgnfCexT0H4HbZI4If4V-KYJ03yHx0u-OVpv__w_aem_eOzgand8RA7MHoT5u8Rvcg

What is Tamaiti's injury status?

Lima Sopoaga has also been signed. Hopefully that puts any talk of Richie Mounga signing for MP.

What are the chances of getting some of our older All Blacks like Aaron Smith back for another Super season?

@Grooter They are all excellent. I have been predicting for a while that we could get a few ex Nrl players in the All Black equation. If Kalyn Ponga does chase his All Blacks dream, that will confirm my hunch. I know it is possibly a long shot.

Ngani coming into the equation next year could be interesting. When is Joey Manu coming to New Zealand? Have predicted for a while that we might have a few ex Nrl players vying for a spot in the next World Cup.

Good that he is back in New Zealand rugby and not burned any bridges.

Last game the Blues played in Christchurch really went down to the wire. How are the Saders going troopwise?

Looks like a fairly settled roster for 2026, are there likely to be any major new signings? Hurricanes are always a title contender, they do need to start the season a lot better in future, that is where they are losing out.

@Landers92 Will be interesting to see how he goes for the Turbos.

@Landers92 While not on an NZRU contract does that make him All Black eligible? MP is afterall fielding Ardie.

Are most of these guys heading to Kiwi franchises?