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This is probably an unpopular opinion but I have never rated John Plumtree - he was Head Coach at the Sharks between 2008 and 2012 and the results in Super Rugby were mediocre. The Sharks were badly lacking cohesion as NZ are now.

The @SuperSportTV broadcast for #SAVAUS Cricket Test Series has been nothing short of exceptional. Now let's fix the rugby broadcasts please, because they're diabolical. Commentary, Camera Work, etc.

Damian Willemse was easily the best player on the pitch in Cape Town yesterday 😂 TV looks like it's on 0.75 speed when he's on the ball - so much time, and no point trying rush him because he'll shred you. #STOvBRI

Send water on the field and tell Beddinham to put the hook shot away. #SAVAUS

That Rickleton dismissal makes me want to throw my 62 inch Samsung TV out the window. #SAVAUS

A dismal performance by the Wallabies: 1. Barely tested NZ in air. 2. Defense and line-speed was as pedestrian/passive as I've seen. Australia want to play just like NZ and beat them. But NZ are better at that... #NZLVAUS

Just seen the most amazing piece of sportsmanship from Jordie Barrett. ❤️ Checks player is okay after head knock, then attacks the opposite direction for the player's safety and well-being. #NZLVAUS

Overall @WorldRugby refereeing is a horror story. But as a neutral Andrew Brace does a sublime job - fair, doesn't communicate too much and supremely accurate. And look at the quality of the fixture as a result. #NZLVAUS

The spite and needle following the #AUSVRSA fixture over the weekend tells me that Rugby Union is alive and kicking in Australia. And that's great for World Rugby.

A quick verdict on Andrea Piardi. Personally, I like him & think he's an excellent referee. Tonight he was poor & prob had the worst game of his career - he'll know this. But... we need to help referees & set them up for success. Australia failed at that tonight. #AUSVRSA

If Saturday's performance by Angus Gardner is an example of how rugby union is going to be refereed in future, we might as well go back to ELVs where nothing is important and everything is a free kick. #RSAVNZL

I wonder if there is any true Rugby Union fan who enjoyed seeing the scrum contest diminished and pacified like it was yesterday by Angus Gardner. Some serious reflection needed by @WorldRugby #RSAVNZL @TalkRugbyUnion @Trav_HK

My frustration with Angus Gardner is that he wants to tell the best front row in the world how to scrum instead of just focusing on his job of managing and refereeing the contest. #RSAVNZL

Boks should have started Reinach and Manie in the dry deck, weather. And then, taking 3 points when NZ is scoring tries was remarkably stupid tactical decision. #RSAVNZL

Pity when after a Stormers line-break, Leroy Carter is beaten by the ruck (by about 10 minutes), cynical and still wins the penalty. 🤡😂 #STOVNZL

Interesting that Boks played all tests at 17:40, and Greatest Rivalry Tests vs NZ will be played at 17:00. Think Rassie used previous Nations Championship to simulate conditions. #GreatestRivalryTour #RSAVNZL

Wrote this in 2018 for @TalkRugbyUnion and Damian Willemse is 2 Rugby World Cups and 50 Caps so far...

Fassi needs to put the boot away when we're hot on attack. Someone really needs to have a word. #RSAVWAL

The breakdown (cleaning) entries in this game are ridiculous - basically a free for all. Contest is gone, because Berry is isn't refereeing laws. #NZLVIRE #NZVIRE

Nic Berry communicates too much - would be far less messy at breakdown, etc. if he just blew the letter of the law. Ironically, he's trying to let the game flow, and it's doing the exact opposite. #NZLVIRE #NZVIRE

I don't understand why Boks got a permanent Red Card in November Internationals for tucked arm and NZ gets Yellow now? #NZLVIRE #NZVIRE