The 26-year-old Southlander started the first nine matches, playing mostly at fullback while occasionally switching to first five-eighth, before being rested against the Blues last Saturday as the Chiefs, who were already in the decider, gave their stars a break. He struggled to hit top form in 2020 on his comeback from a serious knee injury the previous year, which ruled him out of the Rugby World Cup in Japan, but he has been back to his best in the Chiefs’ resurgence under coach Clayton McMillan. The debate about whether he’s better at fullback or first-five will never cease, but the All Blacks will have a selection headache when considering how to fit McKenzie into their squad after he rediscovered his mojo. He has played 27 tests since his All Blacks debut in 2016 but hardly featured last year.
Resource Label Group, a full-service provider of pressure sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry, has acquired Cypress MultiGraphics and its two locations in Tinley Park, IL and Brooklyn Center, MN; Resource Label is a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital, a New York-based private investment firm, and TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity investment platform of TPG.
Cypress MultiGraphics was originally founded in 1970 specializing in production of durable labels. Brad Weber, president & CEO acquired the company in 2006. The company grew to two locations and has been a constant leader in the industrial label market working with many premier brands.
Opinion - Finally, we had a weekend of three Super Rugby games in New Zealand - it s just a pity that the most meaningful one was a one off. The Hurricanes and Highlanders ended their Aotearoa campaigns in an entertaining game on Friday, then the Blues had to withstand a valiant effort from a Chiefs selection that would have looked right at home in the NPC.
The Chiefs were on their way to Christchurch regardless, so resting their top players didn t matter. Or did it? That s going to be something Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan will have to answer next Saturday night if the Crusaders do indeed score their fifth championship in a row, Scott Robertson breakdances and probably adds another zero to whatever salary packet he gets offered next, and his team (presumably) try not to break the trophy again.
Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa: Blues beat under-strength Chiefs in dead-rubber finale
1 May, 2021 09:15 AM
5 minutes to read
Blues hooker Kurt Eklund scored the game s opening try. Photo / Photosport
Blues 39
Chiefs 19
The Chiefs five-match unbeaten run is over. Not that it matters in the context of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season, or was unexpected after they made 21 changes ahead of next week s final.
In fact, Saturday s loss to the Blues only enhanced Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan s confidence of potentially upsetting the Crusaders in the Christchurch final.
And who could blame him. Since assuming the reins in Warren Gatland s absence McMillan has inspired a dramatic transformation.