As far as an ANZAC day test week I think it's a great idea. Don't make it a Bledisloe test, that should remain played during the Championship so both squads get some time together. Make the ANZAC test a 1 off trophy that alternates home ground every year between NZ and Aus. Win it and you hold the trophy for the year. ANZAC day is a big thing for both countries.

Reds and Brumbies making me believe that there is hope for Australian Rugby. I really do hope Aussie become SUPER competitive again. The rivarly between New Zealand and Australia is my all time fav.

Respectfully to JK, I think he should have a forum and I do want to hear his ideas, but I don’t think The Breakdown is a suitable forum for JK. As commented already, he doesn’t add the value he should for the amount of tv time he takes from Mils and Jeff (who spends more time than necessary responding to inane questions and jibes about the Highlanders). Less JK, more Mils and other presenters. Also, more Kimberlee Downs! She’s doing great things on this show.

This is the second time I watched Tim Ryan. Watching him is like watching ' Goldie' again. Young, skillful and fast. He made it look easy.

I really like the new host. She's doing a great job. Asking great questions.

Hurricanes loss was just another indicator of how good and how integral Proctor is. I can’t even remember the last time we were carved up through the middle like that.

Not late, not high, play on. Its not against the laws to hit hard.

Gotta agree with JK in regards to the tackle. Watched the game live and was pretty surprised at the Australian commentators complaining about the tackle. The Australian coverage for rugby isn't great already and having commentators complaining about a perfectly legal tackle is not a great look for the game over there.

This is my observation,I'm certain Joe Schmidt would have noticed our wingers Telea and Sevu sniping around the ruck fringes, however this exposed the wing flanks and the Australian teams have speed to burn ,ref two tries to Junk yard dog Ryan .

You'd hardly know some of the teams played this week, given most games are skimmed over in favour of what basically amounts to a load of fluff and filler.

Thanks for thee analysis on the Chiefs game ... oh wait!!! Lets concentrate on the Blues, Hurricanes & Crusaders again ... even the Highlanders got mentioned.

I can’t believe no one hasn’t thought of making a ANZAC TEST

Was this Scott Barrett’s return? If so that would be the reason for the scrum and forwards work

Julian Savea ''One the best ever about time he got acknowledged ''

I hope all the critics of Caleb Clark feel bad and begin to appreciate him.

Those tackles is spot on, nothing wrong except for the late shot. 😂 The only danger that might get him into trouble is when the tackled player lower his hight slightly. It will unfortunately look ugly and spectators will influence the ref. I will be happy if our Springboks tackle like that.

Fiji done well regarding the on field side of the game.The Drua done well at Super Rugby. But their stadiums are away too small for international games.Their Stadiums are not international standard. So it is bad idea to bring them into Rugby Championship.The money is not there. Japan have the money and the stadiums.Japanese television market is Huge.Bring them into championship.

Nothing wrong with the tackle positioning of Finau but the opposition players need to have the ball first.

Much better show today from the team, thank you

I think it’s an awesome idea to have a ANZAC test AB’s vs Wallabies to bring more fans to the games

bro the one against the reds was the rugby 08 dive tackle frfr

Doug howlett , legend. He needed to come on in the World Cup final and we would have won it . Still baffles me??

A less forgiving ref will see neck contact as dangerous also and regardless wether or not the tackle is late or high, head or neck contact will be carded in tests.

The difference for the Crusaders had everything to do with Scott Barrett being on the field and nothing to do with Penney.

Credit to the reds they really played ..

Hurricanes Vs FijianDrua SemiFinal 2024!

Its like everyones brushing of the crusaders.....😂😂😂😂if they make the 8 and everyone is back to play well you know

love this crew!

James Parson, Bryn Hall & Co

Bring back Justin.

The new AB captain is a crusader❤Blues will win super rugby '24💙💙💙

brumbies need to finsh top 2 last yuear they versed the chiefs at ghome in semi-finals lost 19-6 year before blues at home lost 20-19 ( blocked drop goal) they need to finsh top 2 have the home ground and also i think right now hurricanes mite finsh 3rd or 4th maybe not 4th but 2nd and 3rd and 4th are on the table for them cause of that loss

Toomaga Allen’s face thinking they won lol

A big step backwards this week with the injection of "talent."

NZR need to stop being so traditional and think outside the square and consider a Anzac bledisloe test the rules and old regulations need to go its stopping the game from evolving and prospering,NZR have to do something the game financially in NZ is not thriving get-up with the play NZR otherwise pack your bags and get lost

Great show as always guys but this show did leave me with one little gripe. I hate it when i hear suits refering to the sport we love as a product. I think these type of people in suits with their eyes fixed on only money are half the problem in rugby today in both northern & southern hemispheres. Here in wales a few years ago the wru sunk £60m into developing a hotel? A hotel??? Meanwhile our regions are sinking finanicially & losing more top quality players every season to french & english leagues. But none of the suits at the wru can i explain why. Suits! You've got to hate them.

Where is Marshy!!! JK not adding value he is just riding the Blues bandwagon.

This obsession with wanting to speed up the game should stop. Rugby union cannot be like rugby league. They are two different games. Union maybe slower but more challenging which is a good thing.

The blues have been on fire since 2020...they should be assessed on their playoff performance. They always choke in May/June🤣

Black Ferns work ons !!! Kick for TERRITORY !!!!!!! And defend ...Halfbacks box kicks ....minimize penalties...ENGLAND will punish you !!!!!

Up Danial hurbbet legend running the show beast get Japan on board heaps off money U want Japan in your yardxx

JK should leave rugby union and completely convert to league. Same tackle as when Sam Cane got red carded but in Super Rugby you don't get carded. Great for local rugby but at test level it will cost you a World Cup.

There appears to be an element of both arrogance and naivety in the panel's assessment of Finaus's tackling technique. Notably, his approach often seems late, and at times, borders on reckless, as evidenced by his frequent trips to the sin bin. This situation is reminiscent of the dialogue surrounding Sam Cane's comments on team discipline prior to the unfortunate defeat against South Africa at Twickenham, just before the World Cup. When questioned, Cane confidently dismissed concerns about discipline. However, fast forward to the final, and it was Cane's dismissal for ill discipline that significantly contributed to the team's loss. This serves as a cautionary tale of the potential consequences of underestimating such issues.

CHIEFS CHIEFS CHIEFS

Marshy's good JK is better simple as that