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Sky Sports NZ Pregame Show - October 31, 2020
Tabai Matson makes his debut as a rugby commentator.  Analytics provided by Vanguard403.

The Breakdown - November 3, 2020

In this episode, Tabai Matson discusses the use of advanced analytics in rugby.  The metrics used in this segment were produced by Vanguard403.  Segment begins at 22:00.

The Breakdown - November 10, 2020

In this episode, Tabai Matson introduces a player rating system for midfielders.  Segment begins at 26:35.

The War Room - November 25, 2020
The War Room - December 1, 2020
In this episode, Tabai Matson summarizes the attack/defensive efficiencies for all teams in the Tri-Nations tournament.  He also wows the panel with the concept of "force multipliers"!  Segment begins at 10:20
The War Room - December 8, 2020
In this episode, Tabai Matson discusses the RoK Zone.  Segment begins at 32:50.
The War Room - December 22, 2020
Tabai Matson introduces both the MTI and Enabler metrics
The Breakdown - April 5, 2021
Tabai Matson discusses the advanced analytics behind the Highlanders upset victory over the Crusaders.  Segment begins at 6:28.
The Breakdown - March 29, 2021
Tabai Matson discusses Exit Strategies and Red Zone efficiency.  Segment begins at 10:57.
The Breakdown - April 12, 2021
Tabai Matson evaluates the new law variation and implementation of Goal Line Dropouts.  Have they improved the game?  Segment begins at 9:36.
The Breakdown - April 19, 2021
Tabai Matson introduces the concept of Metres Differential.  Segment begins at 40:30.
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