AS we hit the month mark of Super Rugby 2017 I can't help but be overwhelmed by a sense of mundane and I largely direct my finger wagging towards SANZAAR. The uncertainty, clouded by rumours, misspeaking coaches and general fear over the future of a number of franchises has sucked the life blood out of the … Continue reading Fantasy Review Round 4: Savea punishment for the Highlander
Milner-Skudder: Metatarsals fracture his Lions Tour chances
The Hurricanes and All Blacks utility outside back missed most of the 2016 Super Rugby and International seasons due to shoulder surgery and recent scans have confirmed he will face another lengthy timespan on the bench.
ROUND 3: Izzy back at it?
ROUND 3 of Super Rugby loomed as a week that would present a number of answers for this years competition. Could the full strength Blues be title contenders? Could the Reds gel enough to gain their first win over the Crusaders since the 2011 Grand Final? Have the Lions learnt from their mistake of playing a 'B … Continue reading ROUND 3: Izzy back at it?
Round 2: Watch Him Whip, Now Watch Him Nehe
Round 2 saw the successful return from injury for a number of players, we wont delve into to much detail as we have already addressed this during this weeks 'Casualty Report'. However it would be amiss of me not to mention two stand outs in Nehe Milner-Skudder, who scored 79 points and Patrick Tuipulotu who bagged himself 36 points in … Continue reading Round 2: Watch Him Whip, Now Watch Him Nehe
Round 1: Reiks of Ioane
Fantasy is back and isn't it glorious? Round one has thrust us into another year of potential sleepers, let downs and superstars. After the dust settles on the initial draft most coaches feel like they have a solid team. Apart from those of you who ended up picking up Isa, Yamada or even the myth Inagaki. For those coaches I … Continue reading Round 1: Reiks of Ioane
