The Silver Fern

Heard France could be making a lot of changes to the team. One french reporter said as many as 10 changes. Hard to believe

@akan004 Ireland are terrible. Funding was cut to the U20s and 7s cut completely. They were missing the four best players of this age group but 3 won't play in this tournament. Italy have beaten them twice in a row for the first time ever.
NZ have a good chance of winning this tournament as England without Pollock lost Wales now SA.

Razor will need to hammer the french in the next two games because they are mainly the 3rd and 4 choice players. It's not a France b team more like a C and D team. Probably the most embarrassing display from razor as NZ coach

@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2026:

@Mr-Fish said in Chiefs 2026:

George Dyer - rumoured to be heading to Munster

He signed a new contract in July last year until 2027 so this is doubtful.

If both Tupou (he signed a 2-yr deal for 2024/25) and MSR leave, I would prefer a loose forward as there are enough locks. I am hoping Andrew Smith has a big NPC. A no.7 should be the top priority.

Trask signed for 2024-25 when he went to Japan.

Munster have just extended 2 young tightheads contracts. One is from Hawaii so the dyer rumour can be put to bed.

@sparky Robinson and NZ rugby played a part in Devlin going solo. They would not engage with the Devlin anymore so he came to an agree with the station and left.

@Mr-Fish ex munster players, but it had been reported in February by the Irish independent

Rumours Munster are signing George Dyer

George Dyer is off to Munster

England lost Wales when Pollock got called up to the senior team. He will be away with the lions so England won't be as strong as the looked early in the 6 nations. France will lose some players to the NZ tour. Players like tuilagi will probably be with the seniors in NZ. NZ have a great chance of winning this with a easy group. Ireland came last in the 6 nations

@Daffy-Jaffy said in Highlanders 2025:

@Kiwiwomble It will be interesting to see what position he ends up playing at Connacht.

They don't have a full back next season so probably there. They had cordero from Argentina but he was poor in defence and poor tactical kicking. If sams goal kicking is over 75% they will love him.

@Jet said in European Club Rugby:

@sparky said in European Club Rugby:

Why on earth did Leinster pay all that money to sign Jordie Barrett and then left him on the bench?

Staggering.

There is some talk in Irish media circles that their hand was forced contractually.

RG Snyman has a similar selection asterisk beside his name.
If the Irish locks are fit he cant start or something to that effect.

Barrett was free for selection they just didn't pick him.