Questions On The Run

Is it OK to state that I already miss Ben Smith?

Yesterday I called in at the University Oval to see how the clubs preseason training was getting underway. It was while driving home and listening to an interview that I started to think over some points. These aren’t deep philosophical questions, more ponderings as rugby wakes up from it’s summer holiday. Thoughts like, would you pick Sam Cane at No 8 or No 7 to start the season? Despite the fact that I think January is to early to be playing rugby, here’s some questions and thoughts to think over.

What difference in style, play and results will Warren Gatland make at the Chiefs?

What difference in style, play and results will Tony Brown make at the Highlanders?

What difference in style, play and results will Jason Holland make at the Hurricanes?

Warrenball – Is it actually a thing beyond a term the media like to use?

Would you rather see Rieko Ioane on the wing or centre?

Does the Highlanders hinting at playing both Josh Ioane and Mitchell Hunt make anyone else nervous given how the All Blacks duel playmaker role went?

If Josh Ioane made the All Blacks last year at first five, wouldn’t you play him there?

Should I feel more excited about having a new All Black coach than I actually do?

Can the Blues keep their season alive until Beauden Barrett returns in April?

English club Saracens have been docked another 70 points to ensure they finish bottom of the table (there is a back story). I wonder how that went down? (you can read more here)

Akira Ioane? What’s the story there? How is that much talent not developed?

Did you notice how happy Stacey Fluhler looked every time she scored at the 7’s in Hamilton?

Who wins the Six Nations this year?

What’s Steve Tew’s legacy at club level in New Zealand over the last 12 years?

What’s the first thing new NZR CEO Mark Robinson should address?

Can the University men’s and women’s club sides here in Dunedin go back2back?

Isn’t it great to see Michael Collins now with the Highlanders?

What does the season hold for Southland rugby and it’s players?

Is it OK to state that I already miss Ben Smith?

All these questions and it’s only January. So, I’ll ask what I asked yesterday. Are you ready for Rugby?

Keep your eye on the ball,
John

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