The Morning Skate, April 23: Pettersson style

Before we get down to business, a nod to Major League Rugby’s opening weekend. Seven teams scattered around the U.S.
Lots of buzz from rugby believers and a good amount of interest from curious general sports fans.
One of my readers has been a casual rugby fan for years and the chance to see XVs up close in Seattle on Sunday — the Seawolves are being led by Canada’s Phil Mack, no less — was worth the wait, he said.
“That was a blast today. I’m definitely lovin