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What Goes On Tour in Christchurch - Crusaders v British & Irish Lions Analysis + Highlights

Jamie Wall reporting from RP Mobile Broadcast Studio

Christchurch played host to one of the most dull games of rugby they’ve seen all year when the British & Irish Lions came to town.

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I was there to witness it all. Here I am to take you through the warm down and reassure you that the result is just what this tour needed, even if it was extremely difficult to watch.

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SadersMan 19 minutes ago
All Blacks player ratings vs Argentina | 2025 Rugby Championship

Well, it’s pro rata. You have to factor in fatigue. He was only on the field for half the time after sitting on his nono for 55mins.

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SadersMan 24 minutes ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

It’s only 3 tests in for Billy. Noone’s going to be the finished product after that. Reiko also needs time to get back to that exceptional winger he was before his unsuccessful stint at #13.

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GL 34 minutes ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

Yes Rieko does not deserve to be 13 or wing - there are much better players in each position. How long do we wait?

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MB 35 minutes ago
'There is little chance of any upset of the established order in 2025 Rugby Championship'

Especially a 14+ win. I wish I put $1 on it.. probably at 10,000:1! 🤣

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RA 36 minutes ago
Dear South Africa, let us dine on humble pie

👍👍

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Mahlon Rhoades 37 minutes ago
Wallabies have no chance against the Springboks

The sweet nourishing anguish, confusion, grief and disbelief of the Boks and their fans was so very satisfying.

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Mahlon Rhoades 39 minutes ago
Wallabies have no chance against the Springboks

Aged like vintage limburger.

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RA 39 minutes ago
Dear South Africa, let us dine on humble pie

Yes,agree,Also respect from a SA.

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Over the sideline 41 minutes ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

I think between Sititi and Parker they will be the 6/8 choices if no injuries. Vaii playing well at 6 may alter that. I really like where our pack is heading. Injury free they look to be as good as anyone and better than most.

I don’t see Jordie as an option at 10 tho sorry. 13 before 10.



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RA 43 minutes ago
Dear South Africa, let us dine on humble pie

I fully agree.Battled against weak Italy team.Of things to come….

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Over the sideline 45 minutes ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

Nah nothing Like that, so you never heard that stupid suggestion. You know they move Jordan to wing anyway so unsure why the over reaction.

What I’m saying is on Saturdsy, and most tests I’ve seen in the last 6+ years, they bring the replacement 10 on, leave the current 10 on, put the replacement 10 at 15 or even worse on the wing, and you don’t get value from all 3 players. Infact half the time they get confused about their roles.



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Over the sideline 54 minutes ago
All Blacks assistant disappointed with parts of Argentina victory

Yeah I think 70mins of Cortez and 10 from Preston would have worked but I think I’d have Roe over Preston and Christie. Unfortunately Roe had a couple of years of injury but looker sharp this year.

9 isn’t a problem area in NZ rugby from my view.



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CG 56 minutes ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

Yeah

Reiko is done as an AB



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SC 56 minutes ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

Proctor is not the superstar player you build an attack around. He is at best a role player. If he cannot perform the role required of him at 13 then get rid of him.

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Hammer Head 57 minutes ago
'They were off': Former All Black criticises performance against Argentina



Marshall explains that for a team that wants to improve and become the best team in the world, he doesn’t think they are there just yet.

That’s strange. Has anyone told Marshy the All Blacks are the best team in the world yet?



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SC 1 hour ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

Proctor was flat out terrible vs Argentina.

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JW 1 hour ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

Yip, Rieko needs far more time on the wing than is available between now and South Africa. Put him back at 13 where he covers everything and be done with it until such a time as they can try again.

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JW 1 hour ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

Same with taking the 10 off. Hence is abosolutely ridiculous having Dmac in the 23 when Jordie can fill either position.

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SC 1 hour ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

You want to take Will Jordan off the pitch???

This is the most ridiculous suggestion on this site I have heard yet.



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JW 1 hour ago
Former All Blacks discuss a possible change to the No.13 position

I don’t see any point persevering with him if you’re not going to utilize his strengths. Switch back to Rieko now so he has atleast one game before SA.

You’re actively playing a way that enhances Proctor’s weaknesses.



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