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Hansen to name two separate squads for the All Blacks final two tests
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One week ago the All Blacks opted to make seven changes to their starting side to face the Pumas, which led to the birth of a potential star in Fifita.
Clearly strength in depth is one of the greatest weapons at the disposal of Steve Hansen, evident in the decision to pick two twenty eight man squads on Monday.
Two separate squads will be named for both the Buenos Aires and Cape Town tests. The two selections are not expected to be completely different, meaning that there will be some player cross over.
It is anticipated that Hansen will take a youthful side to Argentina, saving a side more closely resembling his strongest line up for South Africa in the final test.
There is also the possibility that Julian Savea might be recalled to the international stage as cover for Israel Dagg who looks to be out of action for the foreseeable future.
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I so wish we could use BIG words here to say what an absolute %^$# this guy is, but we can't so I won't.
Go to commentsGet world rugby to buy a few Islands in the Mediterranean. Name them Rugby Island #1, #2, #3 etc. All teams are based there all season and as the knockouts progress, losers go home for a few months rest. Sell the TV rights to any and all.
Have an open ballot/lottery each week to fly fans out to fill the stadiums. They get to enter the draw if they pay their taxes and avoid crime which would encourage good social engagement from rugby supporters as responsible citizens. The school kids get in the draw if they are applying themselves at school and reaching their potential.
Or maybe there is some magic way to prioritise both domestic rugby and international rugby by having the same players playing for 12 months of the year...
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