The Silver Fern

Was so embarrassing if I'm being honest, Scott and Beauden pathetic the younger players Sititi & Williams look off the pace since returning from injury, Jordan had a shocker, hate to bag on newbie Brodie but just terrible, Jordie is good on defence, I'm unsure about Proctor, Carter had some good touches although defence somewhat shakey, Springboks schooled us and now "Uncle Siya" leaves with the Freedom cup if we lose the Bledisloe Razor and his useless assistants must go

Looks like I'm no longer locked out lol anyways just so pleased with Otago this season. Mark brown seems a good coach, something as simple as playing Will Stodart in his natural position of loose forward rather than lock just is logical, loving that Nareki is having an injury free run (hope I haven't jinxed him) Pledger and Millar a halves combo that are flourishing, Lio-Willie a big loss this weekend however Trust this team to give a good account of themselves

@sparky I actually do think Beauden still has top value as a bench player, saved our bacon last year at Eden Park against England. Not overly excited when he is named to start tho

@nonpartizan yeah Lam looks out of sorts. you expect your experienced players to lead the way however I do think back to what Shaun Stevenson opened up to media about, If you get in around the national set up (AJ was last November) and following that you don't know where you actually stand in pecking order it can play on a guys mind

@upthelanders seen Facebook comments saying he's Moana bound. Fair play to him. the other stags 12 well currently winger Harvey is definitely a future Lander down the line talented and tough

@Frank Sevu I think will remain on the right wing (not what I want) Clarke looked in good enough shape earlier today guess his selection is dependant on if Ioane moves to 13 in place of Proctor

@Stag what a day for you Stag! And yeah Anton needs dropping by the northern tour for Fainga'nuku for sure

@frugby I'm not surprised the chiefs are against it I'm pretty sure Trask is off to Japan, so in a scenario where D Mac was to get injured and Jacomb isn't around anymore their 10 would be god knows? Actually sure old champion Lima would be keen to stay in Hamilton year round

Stags were paying $6.50 lol I'm stoked just brilliant huge Credit to James Wilson, Eade, White, Sean Withy, Motm Faletoi Peni and the entire Stags!

Fletcher Morgan how good the boy from Thames Valley!

Peni my goodness this is outstanding

Big Semisi and Shearer how good!

Peni classy player

Good work from Tayne Harvey before

Gosh Lio-Willie is good

Some awful handling errors from the backs out there

@Bones every team needs itself a Reuben Thorne

@Chris-B yeah they will have a spot open in 2028 when Taylor departs

Two kaik boys Bell & Pledger combining nicely

Beautiful Try all started by Lucas Casey