Josh Strauss lands short-term Top 14 deal after Scotland RWC axe

If Taha’s out, then imo Rivez should take the reins & JOC retain the bench role. Rivez’s effort at 10 was seamless, drama-free & professional. Kicks goals too. Well done.

Jordan has been great for weeks now, without scoring tries. Perhaps now all those amateur “selectors” will quit putting him back on the wing. He’s Razor’s 15. End of!

And given immense population differences, 11,000 average crowds are shite mate. Quoting outlier event games doesn’t change that.

As for intensity, re-read my comment. I was refering to the two things that RETURNING PLAYERS commonly say about NH rugby. Hence my remark that no wonder Jordie looks well rested.

In terms of television ratings, it’s a false argument. Ratings & percentages are market based. We are not competing with URC.

As for talent, the NH is littered with Kiwis, Aussies, South Africans, Fijians, Samoans, Tongans, & Argentinians. Both coaches & players. Perhaps this is why the NH has trouble winning RWCs. Not enough quality “home-grown” talent.

As for tonight’s game, it was hard fought & we took care of business. As Havilli or Taylor said after-match, we’re not the finished product yet.

Still, apology accepted.

Keep to sniffing seats, the ironically named wiseguy.

And stop nicking PI!

Jacob is a tricky fella to tackle isn’t he, I’d love to see those skills on the international stage as well. Big Jim showed he’s a must as well, especially over his opposition tonight. Jordan, Reihana, Hotham, Springer, Soifoloi, all too good for a ragged Highlanders group. Imagine all their bad luck, and on top of it the oppositions best playmaker gets onto the field some 60 minutes before he’s supposed to. Bugger.