The Silver Fern

Also, most keepers come in at 6 or later, so not as many opportunities. Still shows just how good Flower and Gilchrist were.

@sparky said in Ashes 2025/6:

Joffra Archer has been ruled out of the rest of the tour with a side strain.

England XI for fourth Ashes Test: Zak Crawley, Ben "Uber to the nets" Duckett, Jacob "YMCA" Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (capt), Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue.

As seen on Reddit, problem for England losing Archer isn’t just they lost a bowler but also their 2nd best batsman….

He would be a handy club cricketer or twilight cricketer..

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360918234/indonesia-cricketer-becomes-first-take-five-wickets-one-over-t20

@Canes4life the What a Lad podcast with Dupes was exceptional … well worth a listen about chasing dreams and achieving them.

@KiwiMurph said in Exodus:

What a waste.

I liked when Razor fans were defending him for dropping Sotutu and calling him lazy and what not when in reality Jason Ryan had a hatred for him and it didn't matter what he did as he was never getting picked regardless.

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@OomPB Kolisi coming back, joining Wilco Louw

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/european-cup/john-dobson-reveals-siya-kolisis-role-at-stormers/

@canefan This is a very enjoyable 49ers season. Overcoming injuries and just refusing to go away.

Brock Purdy and Shanahan were dialed in today.

49ers already confirmed for the playoffs with Lions losing yesterday.

@kidcalder said in Boxing Thread:

@kiwiinmelb I think Fury will try to fight AJ like he did Deontay 2 & 3 but AJ is a better boxer than Wilder. Stopping Fury will be a big call as he has great recovery and will but age does mess with that ..
I think they will fight at least 2 times and could split the wins and take it to a trilogy.... best earner for all

My point was , the advantage I believed fury had over him , movement , slickness , ability to slip punches , hand speed , I just don’t think is there anymore . Although he still may have the better chin .

The old peek a boo fury I think would have caused AJ all sorts of problems technically, but the flat footed fury now trying to exchange shots , far less so .

I think AJs decline has been more due to a drop in self belief more so than the physical drop off like furys . In a fight of trading shots with both fighters getting hit I favour the heavier puncher .

@sparky said in EPL 2025/26:

Morgan Rogers is on fire. 🥶🔥

Bailed us out 2 games in a row now.

I noticed that Pritchard wasn't wearing his headgear in the SF. That probably didn't help whenever he got concussed.

I wouldn’t mind seeing a nz team or two joining the big bash, we have a lot of kiwis playing now anyway and great experience on Aussie decks too

@Duluth I had a play around and might have worked it out. Granted the true test will be Jan 25th but I currently have a USA paramount account

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360916842/sam-tanner-beats-hayden-wilde-and-teen-sensation-sam-ruthe-5000m-showdown

Jeez that's a crazy score card. First time in T20 history that a chasing team has two players get a century.

Wild the talent stags are attracting. They've got young Josh Augustine and Stan Mclurie waiting in the wings too don't they? Good to see Dunshea is on board for 2026 too.

@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2026:

@MN5 said in All Blacks 2026:

@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks 2026:

@antipodean said in All Blacks 2026:

@taniwharugby said in All Blacks 2026:

@Victor-Meldrew think i mentioned elsewhere on here, heard Enoka speak at a conference (wasnt even there as the "main" speaker we had to listen to, but was by far the more memorable) he was awesome to listen to, I'll be reading his book too.

One fella i was sitting with said it was his 3rd time hearing him, said he told so many different stories and kept everyone engaged.

Haven't clicked on that link, but I recall him saying Mealamu was a player who carried more mana than anyone.

The sort of person who could politely instruct other All Blacks to come suitably attired to breakfast and as grown adults they'd acquiesce.

Who's filling that role now?

Read somewhere he's an accomplished artist as well.

Ardie is probably pretty adept at bulk messages on insta. I reckon its him.

Just throwing out a wild theory, but wonder if Scooter would have been doing that role if he wasn't made captain.

Gumboots and moleskins for everyone.

I wonder who applied?

https://www.allblacks.com/news/whitney-hansen-announced-as-black-ferns-head-coach