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OFA TU’UNGAFASI
PROP
ISR: Blues DOB: 19 04 92 HEIGHT: 1 1 1 95m WEIGHT: 122kg CAPS: 4 Tu’ungafasi has been in the heart of it all during the 2017 Investec Super Rugby season missing just two matches as the the Blues headed into the the international break He starred in in the Blues’ historic win over the British & Irish Lions LUKE ROMANO
LOCK
ISR: Crusaders DOB: 16 02 86 HEIGHT: 1 1 1 1 75m WEIGHT: 116kg CAPS: 26
A rugged hard-tackling player noted for his robust defence and ability to apply pressure to opposition jumpers with con dent lineout jumping He has been a a reliable force for for the Crusaders this season SAMUEL WHITELOCK
LOCK
ISR: Crusaders DOB: 12 10 88 HEIGHT: 2 2 2 02m WEIGHT: 116kg CAPS: 87 A A key man for the All Blacks and one of the most experienced squad members In 2017 he was Crusaders Captain having ably handled captaincy duties the previous season Has made a a a a smooth transition back to black DHL NEW ZEALAND LIONS SERIES 2017 // 61
THE ALL BLACKS SQUAD
SCOTT BARRETT
LOCK
ISR: Crusaders DOB: 20 11 93 HEIGHT: 1 1 1 1 1 1 97m WEIGHT: 111kg CAPS: 7
Athletic lock Barrett joined the All Blacks as injury cover but went on to play all four matches on the the Northern Tour Has been in impressive form for for the Crusaders this season and has come off the bench in all three Tests
so far BRODIE RETALLICK
LOCK
ISR: Chiefs DOB: 31 05 91 HEIGHT: 2 2 04m WEIGHT: 123kg CAPS: 63
Retallick is a a a world-class lock with a a a high work rate and uncompromising attitude as as well as as con dence in performing the lock’s core role Has been one of of the stars of of the rst two Tests
– as usual he he seemed to be everywhere ISR: Chiefs DOB: 13 01 92 HEIGHT: 1 1 1 1 89m WEIGHT: 106kg CAPS: 43
SAM CANE
LOOSE FORWARD
A true professional in every sense of the word Cane has worked hard to come back from an injury that delayed his return to Investec Super Rugby Has a a big in uence on matches and impressed in Wellington last week