Shannon Frizell initially wasn't wanted for last year's World Cup squad, now he finds himself starting at blindside in the opening Bledisloe Cup test of the year
Shannon Frizell initially wasn't wanted for last year's World Cup squad, now he finds himself starting at blindside in the opening Bledisloe Cup test of the year
9 October 2020
Frizell has won out over Hoskins Sotutu for the final spot in the loose forward trio alongside captain Sam Cane and Ardie Savea for Sunday's test in Wellington.
Coach Ian Foster says when Frizell was called in for Luke Jacobson at the World Cup, he really impressed and hasn't looked back.
Meanwhile, the banter's flying between two players who are taking on positional switches in the All Blacks backline.
Rieko Ioane's long-stated goal of playing centre has come to fruition, while Jordie Barrett will be tasked with the right wing.
Ioane will be looking to distribute to his outsides.
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