Ep 14 - The beef between the Blues and Moana Pasifika, does Ardie Savea make an all-time Hurricanes XV & Antoine Dupont to Super Rugby?

In this episode…we talk about the movement Moana Pasifika has created, and analyse Ardie Savea’s moments of influence over the Blues, is there genuine beef between the two teams from the 09, we talk about the most iconic team songs in rugby from The Cranberries to Reuben Thorne, Reuben Thorne, Reuben Thorne. Beaver names his all-time Hurricanes XV and only one Savea makes it. We reveal the Highlanders man who blew Beaver away, we discuss how the Hurricanes fit Ruben Love, Brett Cameron and Callum Harkin into their side, we explain the Super Rugby playoff format, Beav’s takeaways from the Crusaders and Antoine Dupont to Super Rugby? All that plus, predictions, instant reaction, the Jonah Awards and more…Chapters00:00Welcome back - when Moana wins, we all win!05:02Against all odds - two yellow cards and the disallowed tries08:18Ardie Savea's moments of influence...13:012025 A Savea - the greatest season on record?16:37Is there proper beef between the Blues and Moana?20:29Iconic team songs in rugby...23:41All-time Hurricanes XV - only one Savea makes it!30:54Is this the most intimidating loose trio of all time?37:06The Highlanders were the better team for 78 minutes...39:07How do the Hurricanes fit in Love, Cameron & Harkin?42:07Explaining - the Super Rugby playoff format45:41Beaver's takeaways from the mightly impressive Crusaders...49:40Could this be Antoine Dupont's way into Super Rugby?51:50The Lions mascot & the Waikato bomber jacket...54:37Instant reaction - how do the contracts work in NZ?56:51Is there much difference between 12 and 13 these days?59:18Our picks for round 15...01:02:26Beaver's highlight from the weekend...

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