Now that the Super 14 is over, the international series starts, with 1 test against Ireland this weekend and 2 against england before the tri-nation series starts in July against Oz and SA.
A squad of 26 has been selected on form from the super 14 with a few surprises, 4 recalls, 6 new caps and only 9 remaining from the World Cup squad. Henry and his team are hopefully looking towards the future and i guess the next world cup in 2011.
It will be an interesting first game for the AB's. The Irish have played together as a team and have picked a number of players from the winning Munster club, where as the AB's have just assembled a week ago. Ireland have NEVER beaten the AB's..never!
Ona sad note, my man Jerry "the inforcer" Collins was absent and has subsequently retired from NZ sport altogether. A shame but his service to NZ rugby has been huge and good luck for the future, mostly probably in Europe with a fat contract doing what his does best, the damage.
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