What unfolded in Dublin on Sunday did little for rugby as a spectacle, practically a full hour of the Ireland versus Italy Guinness Six Nations match getting played with the ugliness of uncontested scrums.
North Harbour will likely be without one of their star players for the length of the upcoming NPC season - but they've brought in some experienced heads to help counter the loss.
Head Coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga has named an impressively experienced rugby side, naming Manu Samoa international and Crusaders front rowers, Michael Alaalatoa as captain.
As New Zealand Rugby continues its pursuit to stage the North vs South match in spite of a COVID-19 resurgence, there are some selection dilemmas facing both sides ahead of their clash.
NZR's announcement of the All Blacks XV brought with it plenty of intrigue, but who could be in line to make the team come the end of the year?
