Crucial game for the Highlanders, can't afford to lose it.
I know the All Blacks have to rest for 2 games this season. When will Ben Smith, Aaron Smith and Malakai Fekitoa be rested for the 2nd time?
Only 3 (big) games remain and the Highlanders will need them surely!
As a huge fan of BS I don't think he'll be the greatest of all time. He needs to achieve more with the All Blacks and especially at fullback. Maybe the WC will be his chance to shine in front of the planet.
His versatility makes him so essential to the All Blacks imo. Hope He'll keep his...
Welcome Colin!
Slade will play with Conrad Smith, with former Blues scrum-half Taniela Moa and also with lock Daniel Ramsay who played with Otago, Wellington and Southland.
He won't be homesick!
So Tony, what are your bets for the semis?
I'd say Perpignan v Mont de Marsan and Agen v Biarritz.
Biarritz might have a chance to play the final. Then who knows as you said...
It's true :D
I wanted it to be certain! It is now.
You know, I still remember the last Pro D2 finals we lost in Bordeaux. :(
Now it's over but the hardest things are yet to come.
What about Sam Hidalgo Clyne against London Irish?
I think it's his 3rd man of the match award in a row!
This player is getting better and better and his kicking game using both feet is very accurate.
You're absolutely right! The Highlanders played some very decent games in 2013 but won only 2 home ones...
The Blues have been good today but made too many errors unfortunately!
Huge upset at Chaban Delmas! Very impressive La Rochelle side!
I'm not really surprised by Bordeaux last results actually!
If they don't manage to score quickly, they look so weak and lose patience every time.
The two last games at Chaban (Stade Français and La Rochelle) are good examples.