munster30 says...

it should be pointed out that Planet Rugby have actually misquoted Mealamu here. PR say that Mealamu said "He's a player that we can definitely do without though".

According to the NZ papers and radio website Mealamu actually said

"From the team's point of view, he's a player we could definitely do with OUT THERE".

I think this puts a kind of different slant on Mealamus comments. More of an encouragement to get fit than a dig to a fatty. Maybe Planet Rugby should do a bit of research or proof read better?

Posted 03:38 14th April 2012

Stag says...

Airing a team grievance in public is in line with Mealamu's dubious character. He's just a bitter guy with less talent than contemporary AB hookers like Anton Oliver and Andrew Hore. Hore was badly mistreated by the Hurricanes but he rose above it and didn't go to the media whinging. That type of decency is beyond a toad like Mealamu.

Posted 09:09 13th April 2012

munster30 says...

@thatllbeme

in BODs defence, he never goes on about the incident. He has come out and said he has met bout Kiwis and shaken hands since. Don't get leinster_goys typical D4 attitude confused with what has actually happened. BODs is as tough as nails, you never hear him complain.

Posted 13:11 12th April 2012

sonsofsamoa says...

@justice_4_all says... Yeah he definitely needs to get into shape if he even wants to still be making this Blues side lol.. But isn't it interesting that last year's two best half backs in New Zealand are now sitting on the bench for their respective Super Rugby teams this year?.. It'll be interesting who they will pick for the AB's this year..

Posted 07:20 12th April 2012

Boltsy says...

More KFC outlets to choose from eh Piri.

Posted 21:51 11th April 2012

rugby_rockstar says...

Your typical New Zealander does like his pies Colvin :)

Ferg Baker in Queenstown.... Awwwww man!

Posted 16:29 11th April 2012

APV1 says...

It's very easy to lose fitness quickly - I've been there and done it and now struggle to keep even a modicum of fitness. But, as munster30 says, I juggle a day job, a two-hour commute and a family life. And I'm inherently lazy..!

But he's a professional athlete. In the "off season" he should still be sensible. He doesn't need to be quite so strict and should take the opportunity not to have to train so intensively. But have any of you seen professional athletes on "holiday"? I have. They get up early, go to the gym or for a run, then relax for the rest of the day. They eat and drink reasonably sensibly, knowing that they're back to is pretty soon and it'll hurt more if they're unfit.

And to those who think that this should have been kept behind closed doors, perhaps it was. But if Weepu hasn't heeded the subtler approaches, perhaps he will now he's been "named and shamed". And he should be ashamed.

Posted 15:48 11th April 2012

Euskadi says...

A bit of a media sensationalist article here, I listened to the radio and the writers are blowing up what Mealamu said, listen for yourself

Mealamu is far from berating Weepu simply giving an honest assessment, no doubt Weepu is over weight and therefore not up to fitness

Posted 15:26 11th April 2012

atg77 says...

@Stevester... yeah he played a vital role in almost loosing the WC final for NZ

Posted 13:36 11th April 2012

JamieTheProp says...

Lay off England! None of our players looked unfit in the 6 Nations this year. In fact it was fitness and defence that served us so well and meant we did better than expected. You'll see a new England in the coming years.

Please when you come to England you'll get a chance to play Weepu in the front row against the best proponents of scrummaging in world rugby!

Posted 12:32 11th April 2012