Memo to Graeme Henry: If there is a better back up loosey for Richie McCaw in the country than Colin Bourke, then we were all watching the wrong game on Tuesday at Bay Park against Canterbury.
Bourke's positional play is exceptional as is his leadership, ball skills and the ability to let go a left jab when his team mates are thrown unceremoniously across the touch line.
Memo to Priority One. Please make the retention of Colin Bourke as the Steamers standout Captain an absolute priority next year.
We cannot afford to have him exported off to a foreign footy field. Sacre bleu, the thought of losing this hugely talented and gifted asset is almost as bad as losing the cup this year.
Surely a 'Bring Back Bourke” campaign can be kick started sooner than later. Go the Bay!

T. Kapai, Te Puna.