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Lack of versatility cost Taylor

Lack of versatility cost Taylor

All Black selector Grant Fox says that Ben Smith's versatility saw him edge Andre Taylor out of the All Blacks' training squad.

Forbes looks for longevity

Kiwi Sevens legend DJ Forbes is contemplating giving up the fifteen man game completely in order to prolong his career.

Taylor down but not giving up

Hurricanes full-back Andre Taylor has vowed to bounce back from being left out of the All Blacks' 35-man training squad.

Whitelock shocked by selection

Luke Whitelock was the biggest surprise in Steve Hansen's first All Black squad - so much so that even the man himself was shocked.

Henry gives Hansen's squad thumbs up

World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry has endorsed the first New Zealand training squad chosen by his successor.

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