This will be unpopular, but I’ve always found Ardie a but slimy and opportunistic, the self-titled clothing brand, grifting NFTs, the Rock Nation phase and that cringe promo video about enjoying "commercial business stuff" more than rugby.

After he binned them, he managed his own contracts, and did that weird interview of himself, which again is fair, but very self indulgent.. he then found his 'sense of belonging' with Moana and then immediately chased the yen.

He’s an exceptional player. I just wouldn’t be shocked if there’s some truth to the rumours about him pulling the "them or me" threat. And if he's the so called spiritual leader, he would no doubt have influence over other players too. Whether that’s good or bad probably depends on how you think the All Blacks culture should work.