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Calls for Mo'unga to wear All Blacks 10 jersey intensify after another Crusaders defeat for Barrett
By Online Editors
A fourth consecutive defeat for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders has once again raised question marks over who should wear the All Blacks 10 jersey after Barrett's less-than-impressive showing on Friday night.
New Zealand fans from the South Island have long been calling for Mo'unga to take over, with Steve Hansen having to publicly pour water over the debate claiming that Crusaders have a 'Rolls Royce' pack in defence of his incumbent.
The Crusaders romped to a 32-8 win in 'Beauden's house', leading to many fans asking for Barrett's benching with the All Blacks.
After two cheap tries on the back of mistakes in the Hurricanes back three, the Crusaders built a healthy lead which the Hurricanes had to chase. In similar circumstances to the game in Christchurch last year, Barrett's errors compounded as they tried to find a way back into the game.
The RugbyPass Index has seen Richie Mo'unga overtake Barrett on the back of early season Super Rugby form, the second time in the last 12-months he has done so.
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I would remove J Barrett from that list ofbacks with outstanding seasons
Go to commentsI really enjoyed a couple of new locations this year. I think both stadiums crowds were pumping!?!
I said it to NB, but wasn't thinking of 3 match tours when I did (just the RC home/away games), and it would be even better to have a 5 week tour during the 6N right? Play a couple of warm ups against a SAmerican team and Jaguares, then 3 tests in a row?
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