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Speaker 1 (00:06):
You're listening to the Weekend Sport podcast with Jason Vine
from newstalk.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Zb Cony is with us. Can we start there, James, Hello,
By the way, Hurricanes, Chiefs, Blues, Brumbies, Reads, Crusaders. That's
the top six, isn't it?
Speaker 3 (00:21):
Yeah? It does, it feels like that, and of course
the Hurricanes Chiefs next week in Hamilton. I think both
teams have shown that they play the most exciting, enterprising
rugby of all those top six teams, and I think
I hope it doesn't end up being a game where
(00:42):
one team tries to suffocate the other. We saw that
with the Brumbies against the Highlander is a really forgettable
clash on Friday night. I mean under the roof, there
is no excuse, right, So yeah, let's hope it's just
an epic clasher in the tron And even this Jordi
Barrett versus Quintupia, it's mouth watering. Oh.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
There are so many matchups, so many across and you
always get this with the New Zealand Derbies, don't you,
And sometimes you'd try to manufacture things. But when it
comes to the Chiefs and the Hurricanes, so I just
mentioned before, are now in the eyes of the tab anyway,
the joint favorites to win. Of course, they're going to
be stacked with high quality players, with a lot of
All Blacks, and there are going to be clashes, as
(01:22):
you say, like the TWUPI A v. V. Jordi Barrett.
You know, depending on who plays at first five. Can
Ruben Love I thought he shaded Boden Barrett last night.
I'm not sure what you thought, but you know he'll
have a crack perhaps at Damien Mackenzie or or Josh
Jacob if he plays there.
Speaker 3 (01:38):
Well, I'm a big fan of Love, as you know, Poney,
I'm all about him.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
It's all you need, all you need.
Speaker 3 (01:44):
It's all you need. Love is all you need. And
love can tear tear us apart, you know, it can
join the vision. The thing is, if you I would
actually select Love to play tenth in the All Blacks
jersey this season, just to give him a chance to
get some miles on the clock. Okay, maybe for the
(02:05):
Test series against Africa Richie Muwonga is available, he might
actually just leap frog everyone and come back in depends
how you feel about winning this series in South Africa, right,
but I would definitely be giving love some minutes at ten. Look,
I think the thing about the Hurricanes is that there
are so many weapons, the ball carriers and the forwards,
(02:25):
all the backs fine on the north for I mean,
this is the one thing where you look around the
park and you go, who do I mark? And then
last night the best of them was Callum Harkin. So
I mean it doesn't really matter if you're trying to
shut down all those known X factor players, suddenly you
got Callum Harkin tearing you apart.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
Well a year ago, we're just over a year ago.
He was a builder and he was playing for Old
Boys University Billy Goats. Here in club rugby, and it's
just like here he is now here. He is now
scoring tries and injecting himself into the back line. Can
I ask you about the Chiefs halfback situation. Is Cortes
Latimer still the number one? Because Xavier Row, if you're
(03:06):
to me, has played a lot more in the nine
jersey than Cortez has.
Speaker 3 (03:11):
This mirror is what happened last year. So different coach,
of course, Jono Gibbs now the coach, and now Xavier
does start a lot of games and Cortez has. You know,
he's kind of specialized in a lot of ways just
being that incredible bench half back. And let's be honest,
for the All Blacks, that's that's up for grabs, right,
The number two half back is up for grabs. But
(03:31):
number one is cam Roy Garden all day long. So
maybe Cortez isn't the unhappiest coming off the bench and
saying that's the role I'm trying to perfect and play
and win in the All Blacks. But yes, both of them.
Xavier started a lot of big games last year, a
lot of big, big derby games. It's it's a matter
(03:52):
of watched the space because I think that's the one
thing that these coaches do. For example, if I may
just move back to that Canes Blues game, there are
a lot of let's just say, non stars in the Blues.
You know there was no pupa that you know to
know toy for law two. I know those players are
actually coming back next weekend. So why didn't they rush
(04:16):
them back for the Hurricanes. Is it just a matter
of just saying no, not that game. We want them
to actually give your confidence back against the Highlanders instead.
You know that the selections do sometimes they're a little
bit of a mystery really and super rugby and you
can see you with that as well.
Speaker 2 (04:34):
Yeah, I wonder if they've just looked ahead their last
three games of the Crusaders, Hurricanes, Chiefs, that's how they
finished the season. MAT's been as tough as as well.
That is as tough as it gets, right, the three,
you know, the three other top New Zealand side. So yeah,
I'm sure there's a I'm sure there's a method in
the in the selection decision making of Vern Coota.
Speaker 3 (04:55):
Hey.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
The Phoenix went to Melbourne last week and where they
hadn't won for nine years and won. And the Warriors
last night clearly took inspiration because after after seventeen straight
defeats to the Melbourne Storm, they two won at Amy Park.
Speaker 3 (05:13):
Yeah, shout out and next you're the first person I
texted when I saw that that result. It was outstanding.
And I do love their cream away uniform. If you're
thinking of great kits of our time, that's right up there. Look,
this is the whole thing with the wars When they
stick to what they know, they're good at the Webster method.
(05:35):
It just works, you know. And I think demetric by
Maunga being back in the mix, you know, Madarth and
a Cordier being in there. I think that helps, It
helps a lot, and I think we had more punching
the forwards and rogers to Vasi Sheck at center, yes please,
but what a what a statement game from him even
(05:55):
just absolutely monstering a bigger man, William Warbrick who's been
signed to replace him at the Warriors. So that was
just an incredible moment of theater.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Yeah, absolutely loved it. Hey, I want to get to
a couple of other things with you, including the Premier League.
Arsenal lost to Bournemouth overnight. They still have a nine
point lead over Manchester City, but Manchester City have two
games in hand. So I had six points and all
of a sudden it's just a three point lead for
Arsenal as they enter the home straight. They're not going
to bottle it, are they?
Speaker 3 (06:26):
Well, they might do because do you know what, Piney,
This month is the thirtieth anniversary of the famous Kevin Keegan. Honestly,
I would love it if we beat them. I love it.
And he was the manager of new Castle United who
had a twelve point lead that season and then it
was dwindled away by Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and they
(06:48):
lost the titles. So I'm going to keep an eye
on Arsenal and of course Michael Arteta in his press
conferences and see when he loses it, because that was
I was so happy for Bournemouth because they actually played
the better football and they and they would denied it.
I thought was a clear penalty. But yeah, this is
(07:09):
the thing. Choking is real, and there's choking in the EPL,
and of course choking in the final sport we're going
to talk about as well.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Yes, indeed are the Masters where we had Graham Agares
on a short time ago, we talked about Rory McElroy
with a six stroke lead after two rounds. Now there
are joint leaders. So I mean, I don't know what
do you predict the round for. Is Rory going to
get back to back green jackets or has today really
you know, put a big dent in those chances.
Speaker 3 (07:39):
I think Rory is playing with freedom, the freedom of
having won last year and getting a career slam. He's
got nothing left to prove. You always see the defending
champion coming out and looking a lot different and a
lot calmer, let's to say, freer, And there's a lot
of previous champs who do well because of that very reason.
(08:00):
They've got the green jacket in the closet. There's nothing
much to prove. So Patrick Reed is suddenly on the leaderboard.
But honestly, Pony Scottie Scheffler four shots down. Does anyone
remember the Paris Olympics four shots down going into the
final round and then nine under. I think he shot
on the final day put all the pressure on. That
was Tommy Fleetwood then in Paris. But I could honestly
(08:25):
see Scheffler going out and posting a score and just
sitting in the clubhouse and enjoying a couple of vice teas.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
I could see that too. I could say, sometimes I
don't think he's human. He's just a bit of a robot,
isn't he. He has recently become a dad, either again
or for the first time. Maybe that softened him up
a bit. But I wouldn't be at all surprised. James
v shoot seven under tomorrow and windsor you know, well,
that's the thing.
Speaker 3 (08:48):
And also Rory mclrory, the fact that he's been allowed
to set the menu. I mean, who knows what He's
got some Irish stew or something that's going that's obviously
firing him this week. So he's playing very very happy.
But the menu at Augusta is when did they have
the champions dinner? That's so let's help them at the
start final day. Who knows. It's so nice it's up
(09:10):
for grabs. But yeah, I'll be going to Applebee's. That's
my favorite American place to go and get food. I
love it.
Speaker 2 (09:17):
Good on you, mate, I always enjoy chatting. I would
love it if you came back next Sunday.
Speaker 3 (09:22):
Yeah, you know what, I'll do that too. That's the
kind of person I am. I love it being on
this show.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
James mccony massive part of our Sundays here at News
Talks head Beast.
Speaker 1 (09:36):
For more from Weekend Sport with Jason Fine. Listen live
to News Talks head be weekends from midday, or follow
the podcast on iHeartRadio
You're listening to the Weekend Sport podcast with Jason Vine
from newstalk.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Zb Cony is with us. Can we start there, James, Hello,
By the way, Hurricanes, Chiefs, Blues, Brumbies, Reads, Crusaders. That's
the top six, isn't it?
Speaker 3 (00:21):
Yeah? It does, it feels like that, and of course
the Hurricanes Chiefs next week in Hamilton. I think both
teams have shown that they play the most exciting, enterprising
rugby of all those top six teams, and I think
I hope it doesn't end up being a game where
(00:42):
one team tries to suffocate the other. We saw that
with the Brumbies against the Highlander is a really forgettable
clash on Friday night. I mean under the roof, there
is no excuse, right, So yeah, let's hope it's just
an epic clasher in the tron And even this Jordi
Barrett versus Quintupia, it's mouth watering. Oh.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
There are so many matchups, so many across and you
always get this with the New Zealand Derbies, don't you,
And sometimes you'd try to manufacture things. But when it
comes to the Chiefs and the Hurricanes, so I just
mentioned before, are now in the eyes of the tab anyway,
the joint favorites to win. Of course, they're going to
be stacked with high quality players, with a lot of
All Blacks, and there are going to be clashes, as
(01:22):
you say, like the TWUPI A v. V. Jordi Barrett.
You know, depending on who plays at first five. Can
Ruben Love I thought he shaded Boden Barrett last night.
I'm not sure what you thought, but you know he'll
have a crack perhaps at Damien Mackenzie or or Josh
Jacob if he plays there.
Speaker 3 (01:38):
Well, I'm a big fan of Love, as you know, Poney,
I'm all about him.
Speaker 2 (01:43):
It's all you need, all you need.
Speaker 3 (01:44):
It's all you need. Love is all you need. And
love can tear tear us apart, you know, it can
join the vision. The thing is, if you I would
actually select Love to play tenth in the All Blacks
jersey this season, just to give him a chance to
get some miles on the clock. Okay, maybe for the
(02:05):
Test series against Africa Richie Muwonga is available, he might
actually just leap frog everyone and come back in depends
how you feel about winning this series in South Africa, right,
but I would definitely be giving love some minutes at ten. Look,
I think the thing about the Hurricanes is that there
are so many weapons, the ball carriers and the forwards,
(02:25):
all the backs fine on the north for I mean,
this is the one thing where you look around the
park and you go, who do I mark? And then
last night the best of them was Callum Harkin. So
I mean it doesn't really matter if you're trying to
shut down all those known X factor players, suddenly you
got Callum Harkin tearing you apart.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
Well a year ago, we're just over a year ago.
He was a builder and he was playing for Old
Boys University Billy Goats. Here in club rugby, and it's
just like here he is now here. He is now
scoring tries and injecting himself into the back line. Can
I ask you about the Chiefs halfback situation. Is Cortes
Latimer still the number one? Because Xavier Row, if you're
(03:06):
to me, has played a lot more in the nine
jersey than Cortez has.
Speaker 3 (03:11):
This mirror is what happened last year. So different coach,
of course, Jono Gibbs now the coach, and now Xavier
does start a lot of games and Cortez has. You know,
he's kind of specialized in a lot of ways just
being that incredible bench half back. And let's be honest,
for the All Blacks, that's that's up for grabs, right,
The number two half back is up for grabs. But
(03:31):
number one is cam Roy Garden all day long. So
maybe Cortez isn't the unhappiest coming off the bench and
saying that's the role I'm trying to perfect and play
and win in the All Blacks. But yes, both of them.
Xavier started a lot of big games last year, a
lot of big, big derby games. It's it's a matter
(03:52):
of watched the space because I think that's the one
thing that these coaches do. For example, if I may
just move back to that Canes Blues game, there are
a lot of let's just say, non stars in the Blues.
You know there was no pupa that you know to
know toy for law two. I know those players are
actually coming back next weekend. So why didn't they rush
(04:16):
them back for the Hurricanes. Is it just a matter
of just saying no, not that game. We want them
to actually give your confidence back against the Highlanders instead.
You know that the selections do sometimes they're a little
bit of a mystery really and super rugby and you
can see you with that as well.
Speaker 2 (04:34):
Yeah, I wonder if they've just looked ahead their last
three games of the Crusaders, Hurricanes, Chiefs, that's how they
finished the season. MAT's been as tough as as well.
That is as tough as it gets, right, the three,
you know, the three other top New Zealand side. So yeah,
I'm sure there's a I'm sure there's a method in
the in the selection decision making of Vern Coota.
Speaker 3 (04:55):
Hey.
Speaker 2 (04:56):
The Phoenix went to Melbourne last week and where they
hadn't won for nine years and won. And the Warriors
last night clearly took inspiration because after after seventeen straight
defeats to the Melbourne Storm, they two won at Amy Park.
Speaker 3 (05:13):
Yeah, shout out and next you're the first person I
texted when I saw that that result. It was outstanding.
And I do love their cream away uniform. If you're
thinking of great kits of our time, that's right up there. Look,
this is the whole thing with the wars When they
stick to what they know, they're good at the Webster method.
(05:35):
It just works, you know. And I think demetric by
Maunga being back in the mix, you know, Madarth and
a Cordier being in there. I think that helps, It
helps a lot, and I think we had more punching
the forwards and rogers to Vasi Sheck at center, yes please,
but what a what a statement game from him even
(05:55):
just absolutely monstering a bigger man, William Warbrick who's been
signed to replace him at the Warriors. So that was
just an incredible moment of theater.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Yeah, absolutely loved it. Hey, I want to get to
a couple of other things with you, including the Premier League.
Arsenal lost to Bournemouth overnight. They still have a nine
point lead over Manchester City, but Manchester City have two
games in hand. So I had six points and all
of a sudden it's just a three point lead for
Arsenal as they enter the home straight. They're not going
to bottle it, are they?
Speaker 3 (06:26):
Well, they might do because do you know what, Piney,
This month is the thirtieth anniversary of the famous Kevin Keegan. Honestly,
I would love it if we beat them. I love it.
And he was the manager of new Castle United who
had a twelve point lead that season and then it
was dwindled away by Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and they
(06:48):
lost the titles. So I'm going to keep an eye
on Arsenal and of course Michael Arteta in his press
conferences and see when he loses it, because that was
I was so happy for Bournemouth because they actually played
the better football and they and they would denied it.
I thought was a clear penalty. But yeah, this is
(07:09):
the thing. Choking is real, and there's choking in the EPL,
and of course choking in the final sport we're going
to talk about as well.
Speaker 2 (07:16):
Yes, indeed are the Masters where we had Graham Agares
on a short time ago, we talked about Rory McElroy
with a six stroke lead after two rounds. Now there
are joint leaders. So I mean, I don't know what
do you predict the round for. Is Rory going to
get back to back green jackets or has today really
you know, put a big dent in those chances.
Speaker 3 (07:39):
I think Rory is playing with freedom, the freedom of
having won last year and getting a career slam. He's
got nothing left to prove. You always see the defending
champion coming out and looking a lot different and a
lot calmer, let's to say, freer, And there's a lot
of previous champs who do well because of that very reason.
(08:00):
They've got the green jacket in the closet. There's nothing
much to prove. So Patrick Reed is suddenly on the leaderboard.
But honestly, Pony Scottie Scheffler four shots down. Does anyone
remember the Paris Olympics four shots down going into the
final round and then nine under. I think he shot
on the final day put all the pressure on. That
was Tommy Fleetwood then in Paris. But I could honestly
(08:25):
see Scheffler going out and posting a score and just
sitting in the clubhouse and enjoying a couple of vice teas.
Speaker 2 (08:32):
I could see that too. I could say, sometimes I
don't think he's human. He's just a bit of a robot,
isn't he. He has recently become a dad, either again
or for the first time. Maybe that softened him up
a bit. But I wouldn't be at all surprised. James
v shoot seven under tomorrow and windsor you know, well,
that's the thing.
Speaker 3 (08:48):
And also Rory mclrory, the fact that he's been allowed
to set the menu. I mean, who knows what He's
got some Irish stew or something that's going that's obviously
firing him this week. So he's playing very very happy.
But the menu at Augusta is when did they have
the champions dinner? That's so let's help them at the
start final day. Who knows. It's so nice it's up
(09:10):
for grabs. But yeah, I'll be going to Applebee's. That's
my favorite American place to go and get food. I
love it.
Speaker 2 (09:17):
Good on you, mate, I always enjoy chatting. I would
love it if you came back next Sunday.
Speaker 3 (09:22):
Yeah, you know what, I'll do that too. That's the
kind of person I am. I love it being on
this show.
Speaker 2 (09:31):
James mccony massive part of our Sundays here at News
Talks head Beast.
Speaker 1 (09:36):
For more from Weekend Sport with Jason Fine. Listen live
to News Talks head be weekends from midday, or follow
the podcast on iHeartRadio
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