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NATHAN HARRIS
HOOKER
ISR: Chiefs DOB: 08.03.92 HEIGHT: 1.86m WEIGHT: 106kg TESTS: 5
A hooker of immense quality. Injuries brought his 2016 season to an abrupt end and delayed his return to the Chiefs in 2017 but he made a timely return in May to bolster his team in the lead-up to the international break.
CODIE TAYLOR
HOOKER
ISR: Crusaders DOB: 31.03.91 HEIGHT: 1.83m WEIGHT: 108kg CAPS: 16
With surprising speed and a knack for scoring tries, hooker Taylor has carried a big workload for the Crusaders this year and started against Samoa last week. A former NZ U20 player, Taylor has also played for the Maori All Blacks.
WYATT CROCKETT
PROP
ISR: Crusaders DOB: 24.01.83 HEIGHT: 1.93m WEIGHT: 116kg CAPS: 59
One of the most experienced front rowers in New Zealand, Crockett has established himself as one of international rugby’s best scrummagers. He holds records for the most Super Rugby matches ever and most consecutive Test wins.
CHARLIE FAUMUINA
PROP
ISR: Blues DOB: 24.12.86 HEIGHT: 1.84m WEIGHT: 131kg CAPS: 47
One of New Zealand’s most mobile props, with the useful ability to prop on either side of the scrum. He carries a big workload for the Blues and is one of their most-experienced players. He came off the bench last week.
OWEN FRANKS
PROP
JOE MOODY
PROP
ISR: Crusaders DOB: 18.09.88 HEIGHT: 1.88m WEIGHT: 120m CAPS: 25
After a run of injuries, Moody has been a solid presence in the All Blacks front row.
The long-serving Crusader has been in the thick of things of late, facing the Lions in Christchurch and starting for the All Blacks last week.
ISR: Crusaders DOB: 23.12.87 HEIGHT: 1.85m WEIGHT: 120kg CAPS: 91
An All Black since 2009 and one of the senior men in the team, Franks is one of the world’s best props. His impressive strength and scrummaging technique re ect the tremendous effort he puts in.
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