That is because Queenstown rugby commentator and former All Black Justin Marshall — who has made this catch-cry famous — has been selected as an analyst and panellist for South Africa’s SuperSport’s coverage in France in September and October.
Marshall — a commentator for New Zealand’s Sky Sport since 2010 — was informed in March he would not be part of Sky’s commentary team in France.
He said he was disappointed, as commentating World Cups, which he had done in 2011 and 2015 — Sky Sport did not have the rights in 2019 — was the pinnacle of his profession.
"Rugby World Cups are what you call the game for, and particularly when you’re in a foreign country.
"But decisions are made for various reasons which you don’t have any control of.
Marshall was subsequently approached by SuperSport, to join its commentators in France, joining his friend and former Wallaby rival George Gregan as the only "foreigners".
He said when he approached Sky about the offer, "they were really understanding ... and they have given me consent and support to go".
Although he missed out on being part of Sky’s team in France, his contract was extended to the end of 2025, until Sky’s current rugby contract runs out.
