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I would have Saia Fainga'a in front of Hanson. But at least on the bench. At the start of the season I would have also included Hunt but until he can string some games together it's hard to make an real claims that he is in our best 15.
I'd say its probably time for the Crusaders next year to reinvent themselves with some new blood - I mean if Reid goes soon then it would be like a ship without the officers.
I doubt Read is going any time soon. He will be AB captain after McCaw retires. He still has a number of years left in him.
A good indicator was the fact he turned down a 7s spot for 2016 Olympics to stay focused on XVs. There will be 2017 Lions that he will want to lead the ABs to victory to also
Try-saver from Slipper, Codie Taylor's pretty damn quick & a semi-regular 7 for his club side. Funny how the shovel-it-right/ shovel-it-left/ repeat doesn't work but as soon as someone hits it fast & straight BOOM! Line break!