All Black: 'URC is a very low level' compared to Super Rugby

All Black: 'URC is a very low level' compared to Super Rugby

All Black duo Jeff Wilson and Stephen Donald have argued that the standard of United Rugby Championship competition in now way measures up to that of Super Rugby Pacific. The topic of the perceived gulf in quality between the two premier rugby competitions arose when Wilson and Donald discussed whether of not Jordie Barrett should start for the All Blacks following his six-month stint for Leinster. Barrett joined the Irish powerhouse province la…

'Jordie must prove himself again'

Stephen Donald and Jeff Wilson expect Jordie Barrett to return to New Zealand from Leinster “underdone” having played in the “very, very low level” Vodacom URC. The two former All Blacks were discussing Barrett’s selection for July’s three-Test home series against France during The Breakdown TV show.  The 28-year-old centre, who joined the Irish giants on a six-month sabbatical at the end of last year, has been in outstanding form in both the UR…

URC is a 'very, very low level' compared to Super Rugby, ex-All Blacks claim as Jordie Barrett 'must prove himself'

Former All Blacks Stephen Donald and Jeff Wilson would not start Jordie Barrett in the opening game against France as he must prove himself again.