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OPINION: The All Blacks have picked a back three that will be deadly if they get space.

THREE KEY FACTS

  • Scott Robertson has named his match-day 23 for the All Blacks’ first test against England
  • Beauden Barrett has been left out of the starting side, with Stephen Perofeta starting at fullback
  • Along with Sevu Reece on the wing, Perofeta’s place leaves the All Blacks physically light in the back three

Gregor Paul is one of New Zealand’s most respected rugby writers and columnists. He has won multiple awards for journalism and has written several books about sport.

OPINION

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