The Rugby World Cup is shaping up to be one of the most interesting yet, with traditional heavyweights underperforming as minnows of yesteryear pack a real punch. In the quest to pick winners from each match, we’re certainly not winging it.
Meet Beauden Parrot. The latest member of the Herald sports department is a striking green parrot, a male Eclectus (females are usually bright red) and while he looks cute he packs a punch.
But most importantly, he’s got the footy smarts and has one sole purpose: to predict the winners of each All Blacks pool match and with any luck, the finals.
Ahead of the tournament opener: Our brightly coloured colleague is backing black.