Early form says Auckland is back

 Having watched all games this weekend including the bore fest of sharks v stormers. (Seriously can these guys not even score a try...?)

I think the John Kirwan coached blues are going to be the team to watch this season. Back line is full of talent including a personal fav of mine rene ranger.  I also believe graham Henry is in the blues corner. They showed the overrated crusaders a thing or two and have the potential to take to all this season if can keep putting those sort of games together.

Bulls lucky to get home against the force and reds fortunate to hold on against the canes. All in all Auckland, brumbies shaping as the early front runners... See how blues travel though as Eden park is significant home ground advantage.

you Saffas better learn how to score some tries or could be a long year....

Redman, yep it's the away leg that'll define how good Auckland is.

Well said Redman, agree fully. I look forward to watching the progress of the Blues with Kirwan and Henry there it has to be good. Found the SA games very very boring couldent even watch them had to fast forward most of the games. Go the Blues

 If based on the games that have been played then Kirwan is the best coach and the Blues are miles ahead.  They vary the game and their handling and intensity is super good.  This is the team for thers to try and beat.