Three big topics this week: Kiwis vs Samoa PREVIEW. Kiwis vs Tonga REVIEW. And how did everything conspire so badly against former NZ Warrior ELIESA KATOA at Eden Park?
Blairy had front row seats as Eli was taken away on a medicab, and the Kiwis assistant coach was shocked that the game had let down the star Tongan backrower to that extent. The boys talk about how the Tongan officials and the Sky Sport crew could’ve worked together to minimize the damage that day.
To the game itself, and the Kiwis produced a fine performance in booking their spot in Sunday’s final. Blairy & Goran review the game, and single out a few individuals for praise such as Keano Kini and Naufahu Whyte.
And finally, who will be the difference makers for their sides in the Pacific Championships final? Blairy’s answers may surprise! And we’ve got our last Betcha This Happens for 2025. Enjoy!
00:00 No rubbish bins this week!
01:38 Blairy’s view on Eliesa Katoa’s troubles
06:22 The players, the Tongan officials, the Sky Sport production
11:31 Wow wee, Kiwi! Tonga gets annihilated
14:01 The thoroughly impressive KEANO KINI
16:32 It’ll be all WHYTE on the night - Naufahu the destroyer
19:22 Demetric Vaimauga shout out!
20:39 KIWIS vs SAMOA! World Cup Final Preview?!
24:11 Key Players! Who are they?
28:20 Betcha This Happens Kiwis v Samoa!
30:09 Goodbye, good luck, and one episode to go?