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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
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