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💔 BIG BLOW FOR ALL BLACKS & CRUSADERS 🖤All Blacks loosehead prop Tamaiti Williams has been ruled out for the rest of the...
31/03/2026

💔 BIG BLOW FOR ALL BLACKS & CRUSADERS 🖤

All Blacks loosehead prop Tamaiti Williams has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season after being diagnosed with a serious spinal infection (discitis).

The 27-Test international had been battling back pain before scans revealed the condition — meaning a long recovery period lies ahead.

🗣️ “I’m gutted… but grateful it’s not worse. I’ve been told I’ll make a 100% recovery.”

A huge setback for the Crusaders and potentially for the All Blacks, with doubts now surrounding his availability for the July international window.

💪 Williams had cemented himself as New Zealand’s first-choice loosehead — making this loss even more significant.

Despite the setback, his mindset remains strong:
🗣️ “I’ve got full faith in the boys… I’ll be backing the team all the way.”

🙏 Wishing Tamaiti a full and speedy recovery.

🦈 SHARKS SELECTION CALLS RAISE EYEBROWS 🇿🇦The Sharks have made some big calls ahead of their next clash — with injuries ...
26/03/2026

🦈 SHARKS SELECTION CALLS RAISE EYEBROWS 🇿🇦

The Sharks have made some big calls ahead of their next clash — with injuries and selection decisions grabbing attention.

🚑 Siya Kolisi remains sidelined with a calf issue:
🗣️ “We’ll take it week by week… some days he feels good, some days not.”

👀 Meanwhile, Springboks winger Edwill van der Merwe is fit… but left out, as coaches stick with a winning combination after their dominant victory over Munster.

🔥 That means young Luan Giliomee keeps his spot at full-back, alongside experienced finishers:

Makazole Mapimpi

Yaw Penxe

🔄 Other changes:

Grant Williams out, replaced by Bradley Davids

Ethan Ho**er returns after personal leave

📅 If Kolisi returns next week, he could hit a huge milestone — 50 appearances for the Sharks.

💬 Big calls. Big pressure.
Are the Sharks backing the right players?

🔥 TANA UMAGA LINKED WITH ALL BLACKS COACHING ROLE 🖤All Blacks legend Tana Umaga could be set for a stunning return to th...
18/03/2026

🔥 TANA UMAGA LINKED WITH ALL BLACKS COACHING ROLE 🖤

All Blacks legend Tana Umaga could be set for a stunning return to the national setup — this time on the coaching staff.

The former All Blacks captain has confirmed he has held discussions with new head coach Dave Rennie about potentially joining the team behind the scenes. While nothing is confirmed yet, the possibility of one of New Zealand’s greatest leaders returning to the black jersey environment has already got fans talking.

Umaga, who played 74 Tests for the All Blacks and captained the side with immense pride, admitted the opportunity would mean a lot to him.

🗣️ “There’s a piece of my heart in the All Blacks. If I get the chance, I’ll do everything I can to help push that jersey to the very top.”

For now, the rugby icon remains focused on Moana Pasifika, but if the move happens, the All Blacks could be gaining one of the game’s fiercest leaders and most respected legends.

🖤 A warrior of the jersey… ready to serve again?

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