Mo’unga has been given first crack at the No10 jersey against Tonga on Saturday, but there is no doubt that Barrett will also get his chance to regain the jersey in time for the biggest tests of the year. Rennie also said there were no real surprises in the All Blacks squad announced last week, although he singled out Highlanders wing Jona Nareki as a player who may have counted himself unlucky. “It’s more that when you look at them you look at who misses out, and the quality of those players,” Rennie told
Stuff. “You look at Jona Nareki, who has just been incredible for the Highlanders. He’s not only electric, he’s an aggressive defender, and he’s got a great kicking game.
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