Michael Allardice to captain Chiefs in Buenos Aires Super Rugby Clash
An All Blacks stand-down and a neck injury in the Chiefs squad have thrust lock Michael Allardice into the captain's role.
Allardice, 27, will be skipper for the team when it faces the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Sunday morning (NZ time).
The usual captains won't be on the field - Brodie Retallick has to meet All Blacks stand-down requirements, and Sam Cane is sidelined with a neck injury.
Read more about who's in the lineup here.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Poll: Do you use the district nursing service?
The health system has been accused of breaking the law amid sky-rocketing demand for community-based nurses in Waikato.
This comes as the supply of district nurses lags behind referral increases of more than 100%, leading to staff burn out and an “unprecedented” service failure.
Do you use the district nursing service? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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12.5% Yes
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87.5% No
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