the AB PACK

Big Ben Afeaki

1 Ben Franks
2 no real stand out, position is up for grabs....at the moment I'd go with Elliott or Flynn.
3 Owen is the incumbent....but look for Ben Afeaki to find some AB game time this season. An absolute monster
4 Sam Whitelock. Clearly the best lock in the world.
5 Ali Williams is busy busy busy. Into everything, not 22 anymore but 1 smart cookie.  Dominic Bird receiving big raps.  Both Retallicks on their game.
6 Steven Luatua....dynamic in the loose without shunning the hard graft.
7 Todd was doing ok but #7s have always stood out in the Canty packs.  Ardie Savea's 'Canes debut was inspirational, perhaps even the motivation behind their dominant performance over Aussie's best pack. Sam Cane will never be more than a Journeyman. Every time it's the same thing....who will replace Jock Hobbs? Who will replace Michael Jones? Josh Kronfield?....we can rest assured that Savea is well and truly on the radar.
8  Kieran Read