MAORI REPLACED IN PNC

Do you agree with the NZRU's decision to replace the NZ Maori with the Junior All Blacks in the Pacific Nations Cup? Sure, the JAB's won the 2006 and 2007 tournaments but the Maori did their country proud this year, even with Australia A added this season. Or is that the real reason behind the NZRU's move?

According to the report published by Stuff.co.nz, NZRU believes that their JAB's would be a much better fit for the competition because it gives their younger, second tier team an opportunity to prepare for a 1st grade representative role. My guess is that they just can't stomach a possible hiding by the Aussies, hence the move to bring a more evenly matched team (or what they think is a much stronger side) to represent them in the PNC. Hey losers! The Maori did just fine without your so-called 'non-Maori' players. Besides, most of the JAB's have some claim to Maori lineage anyway. Or are you afraid you'll lose the services of another Chris-Jack-in-the-making? Oh and if that was the motivation behind your decision, it back-fired because Australia A is out again! Make up your minds!