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@sparky said in Super Round 2026 - Christchurch:

I don't see the point of a Super Round.

It'll be good for them, they got nothing else going on for them down here.

@Tim 🤣

Razor on selecting the ABs....

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300920475/a-lot-of-tears-emotional-scott-robertson-prepares-for-next-chapter

"I'll just be as objective as I possibly can, it's a performance based sport. You be really clear on your unconscious bias. You pick, you get challenged, you have people around you to make sure you get the right people. That's part of the job, it's the best players in the country, that will be clear.”

@Mr-Fish said in All Black captains winning %:

On the current guys:

Sam Whitelock has played 18 games as captain and won 14 of them (78%) - not sure where 83% comes from?
He has played 14 games as captain against T1 sides and won 10 of them (71%).

Sam Cane has played 19 games as captain and won 12 of them (63%).
He has played 17 games as captain against T1 sides and won 10 of them (59%).

But under Foster, Whitelock has played nine games as captain against T1 sides and won six of them (67%).
Under Foster, Cane has played 15 games as captain against T1 sides and won eight of them (53%).

Isn't it possibly complicated by the pre-Ryan and Ryan-coaching forward periods?

@Chris-B said in Chrystal Ball - WC starting team 12 months out:

@Chris said in Chrystal Ball - WC starting team 12 months out:

Bolter for the squad as a 6 P. Ennis currently playing in the Reserve B team in the Thames Valley competition.

I'll tell you who else has the attributes they're apparently looking for and who might get a run at 6 now that Matera is gone - is Mitch Dunshea.

I can see your thinking Mitch is that sort of Barrett player who can play 6 he is athletic enough to do a good job there.

If Scott is rested a bit through SR chances will come up.
But Gardiners form in the NPC and AB Xv
Makes me think if Blackadder goes to 7 which is a real possibility then Gardiner will get the 6 spot.