The cutoff for the All Blacks squad is supposed to be 26 but when the first squad is revealed on Sunday do not be surprised if there are a few others named to turn up for the opening training camp in Auckland according to the New Zealand Herald's Wynne Gray.
"Coach Graham Henry has stoked the fires of curiosity this season with hints there will be new faces when the squad is unveiled at Mt Albert Grammar.
"Who? Benson Stanley, Rene Ranger or Colin Slade for the midfield vacancy, Kahn Fotuali'i or Alby Mathewson at halfback or the abrasive talents of Victor Vito and Sam Whitelock in the pack?
"...The big problem is second five-eighths. Benson Stanley has been the most reliable this season, far sounder than an underdone Luke McAlister or a steady Callum Bruce. But [Mils] Muliaina and Richard Kahui are explosive athletes, versatile and strong defenders and one will slip into the midfield vacancy and the other into the reserves."
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