Mark Watson

But now we won't.

So I just think it's absolutely terrible for our depth in the All Blacks because injuries do happen.

You do need to use a lot of players.

And even worse than that, it's bad for Super Rugby.

It's ruining the depth at that competition level.

And that's what this rule is for, isn't it, guys?

We're not selecting All Blacks from overseas to keep our domestic competition strong.

We're losing these guys anyway.

So, man, this is another blow.

Not a crushing blow, but they're adding up, aren't they?

Yeah, and that's what I said about Riley Higgins.

He probably weighed it up and went, look at the midfield riches.

You've got a guy, Geordie Barrett, still there.

What, just turned 30?

Not even 30 yet?

He's got another five years.

Am I willing to sit around, sit behind, or am I going to go enjoy the world, get paid three to four times more money than I'm here in New Zealand, and just live a bit?

You know, New Zealand's always here.

It's a bit like doing your OE when you're young, isn't it?

And that's why I think these competitions are strong.