The Silver Fern

How many players who have finished school would be eligible for the NZ U18s?

An u18 tournament is a good idea. Would be similar to Craven Week in SA following which SA Schools and SA Schools A and then SA U18 and SA U18 A teams are selected

@OomPB coach isn't going with Ahmed. He's at school so been difficult to juggle rugby and school work.

@taniwharugby was a bit of joke from myself. I do get why people who maybe have not followed the JWC previously look at the table and question why Georgia don't make the semis given this positive points difference but this is a rule that's been in place for as long as I can remember.

@taniwharugby you have time to delete this... I'm seeing comments like yours on FB as well. I'd be more concerned about the NZ side than SA getting into the semi finals

@OomPB Next years JWC should be moved to the highveld. No rain and hard grounds!

@OomPB Next to no experience retained from last year in the forwards - only the hooker (who played prop in 2022) and Paul de Villiers (who has largely been anonymous in the JWC). Some selection errors were made by the coach namely not having Jean Smith on the bench (although he should have started imo)

@Crazy-Horse No one blamed the ref ya pillock. SA beaten up fair and square. Italy are a good side. Have come on nicely over the past few years.