Gallagher Premiership All hail Nick Abendanon, a rare talent overlooked by England but adored in France
The popular Bath and Clermont full-back will be fondly remembered for his courage and ability to quicken the pulse of the fans
Northland Taniwha's clash with reigning Premiership champions, the Tasman Mako, in Blenheim tonight will be the ideal springboard to test the true state of their readiness to go deep in this year's Mitre 10 Cup competition.