With five genuine All Blacks contenders plying their trade in the 15 jersey, the Breakdown shines a spotlight on their talents and looks forward to another potential blockbuster clash this weekend where Beauden Barrett could line up against David Havili or Will Jordan.
Speaking on Sky Sport’s flagship studio show, former All Blacks Jeff Wilson, Mils Muliaina and John Kirwan talked through the attributes of all the various players and who they think would fulfil the role for the All Blacks this year.
Watch the full segment below:
Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa statistics:
Beauden Barrett
Games: 3
Points: 6 (1 dg, 1 pen)
Carries: 22
Metres: 137
Defenders beaten: 7
Clean breaks: 0
Try assists: 0
Will Jordan
Games: 3
Points: 20 (4 tries)
Carries: 41
Metres: 336
Defenders beaten: 22
Clean breaks: 9
Try assists: 1
David Havili
Games: 3
Points: 5 (1 try)
Carries: 21
Metres: 79
Defenders beaten: 10
Clean breaks: 2
Try assists: 0
Damian McKenzie
Games: 4
Points: 43 (12 pen, 2 con, 1dg)
Carries: 57
Metres: 307
Defenders beaten: 9
Clean breaks: 1
Try assists: 1
Jordie Barrett
Games: 1
Points: 10 (2 con, 2 pen)
Carries: 12
Metres: 37
Defenders beaten: 4
Clean breaks: 2
Try assists: 2