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Cullen, Kirwan, Carter, Kaino: The all-time All Blacks XV
By Hamish Bidwell
First of all, feel free to argue.
These are unusual times, in which a variety of freedoms and pleasures have been denied us by a global pandemic. You might not be able to leave the house, but you can still argue long and loud and here’s another opportunity.
I watched my first All Blacks test, against Wales in Cardiff in 1980, and haven’t missed too many since. Some very fine - and sometimes great - players have worn the silver fern over that span and this is my favourite 15 of them.
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Exclusion from this line-up is not a slight on anyone, nor is this meant to be the definitive word on the last 40 years of All Blacks rugby. This team merely reflects my preferences and is entirely subjective.
To that end, please complain loudly if you don’t like it. Don’t ring (because I don’t tend to answer the phone) but bag me by other means if you like.
And, more than anything, look after yourselves and your family and let’s all hope we’re all here to tell the tale of this pandemic in a few months’ time.
Here goes.
15. Christian Cullen
1996-2002; 58 tests
What a player, probably the most brilliant I can recall seeing. Even now his deeds still amaze, as evidenced by the proliferation of Cullen highlights reels that exist around the place.
Blessed with great pace and evasive skills, Cullen’s ability to beat defenders truly was remarkable and your heart skipped a beat whenever he got near the ball.
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