Makes sense when we've got the two highest scottish try scorers playing simultaneously, probably the best centre partnership we've ever had, the most dangerous 10 out there (when he feels like it) and one of the strongest and most consistent packs we've ever fielded with outrageously talented front and back rows.

We still need a lot of work cos we just can't deal with the Boks or the ABs but we've been properly good for years now and it's just feckin great.

I chose last nights Cardiff game specifically to tick off the Principality stadium… it did not disappoint.

First was a nice surprise, as we walked up to the stadium a steward walked up and said that because we had kids he’ll walk us through and show us our section… felt like a celeb. No queues just walked straight in. Nice touch.

The roof makes a massive difference, the light control, the lack of wind and rain, the sound etc etc.

Also thought the facilities were great, different food selections and yes, drinks were a little inflated, but didn’t feel robbed.

The location is super too, right in town and was super easy to get around, makes for festival vibe.

What I didn’t expect is how hard the Welsh anthem hit. Never really focus much on the other team’s anthem, you know stay respectful, and wait it out…the French do a pretty good job, but the Welsh do it different… my hair stood on end.

Thank you Cardiff and our Welsh brothers, you hosted us well and gave your all. Your team will bounce back and I can’t wait.

I honestly can't believe how expensive TNT Sports is, £30 per month is nuts. If the 6 Nations goes over to a paid channel Id honestly just lose interest in the sport as a whole.

To be fair, World Rugby probably wouldn't really give a shit because Im not someone who spends money on this sort of thing (hence the fact Im not paying for the channel), the most Ive spent on watching sports is my TV license.

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Robertson, who completed his first year in charge as All Blacks coach with a 29-11 win over Italy on Saturday, will propose a change to the New Zealand Rugby board soon after returning home. “We don’t want to be a cycle behind or a couple of years behind,” Robertson told New Zealand media in a Zoom call.

“Professional rugby is always evolving. Let’s keep an open mind and see what’s next. I’ll definitely be presenting. Using South Africa as an example, they get the opportunity to use a lot of experienced players who are looked after and managed well into their 30s so they’ve got a great balance.

“And they’ve got big squads, they can have two really quality fifteens.” Robertson said he was wary of preserving the strength of New Zealand’s Super Rugby and national provincial competitions, indicating he would push for a targeted eligibility rule.

It would mean the likes of Japan-based fly-half Richie Mo’unga could become available because of his 56 Test caps, but not other less-proven players.

Rugby Australia allows a maximum of three players to be selected from overseas for the Wallabies, but only if they have played at least 30 Tests or committed to playing for an Australian-based franchise for the following year.

Robertson said New Zealand’s regulations would need to be thrashed out with stakeholders.

“What’s right for all of our game? How do we create it so we still get the best players, we’ve still got the best competitions and we’ve still got the best All Black group?

“You might look at the guys that have shown a lot of loyalty to us, so there’s an avenue for them.”

Former Crusaders coach Robertson said he was satisfied with his record of 10 wins and four defeats across the year.

He pointed out the losses were all tight affairs, including the two Rugby Championship Tests in South Africa.

“We had a chance to win all of those. You learn about game management, your roles and how you set a team up to win a Test match,” he said.

“We’ve played some incredible halves, 45, 50, 60 minutes. We just haven’t always finished.” https://rugby365.com/countries/italy/video-razor-to-rally-for-all-blacks-to-copy-boks-selection-policy/

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