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Are the Chiefs now the team to beat + guest Will Jordan

Season 6, Ep. 2

Join James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl as they break down round one of Super Rugby, with the rise of the Chiefs, Crusaders and Aussie teams, plus plucky performances from the Highlanders and Moana Pasifika.


Plus, Crusaders and All Blacks Superstar Will Jordan talks the Crusaders bouncing back and Bryn Hall's average habits as a flatmate!


Catch the video version on Youtube..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IROxhGiwoIY

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