Dylan Cleaver takes a look at the recent upturn in fortunes for Counties Manukau in The New Zealand Herald.
"It says much about Counties Manukau's commitment to promoting young talent in the region that two of their most impressive players have a combined age that barely exceeds their most celebrated player's.
"Halfback August Pulu, 20, and fullback Tim Nanai-Williams, 21, have provided the impetus that has propelled Counties to the top of the ITM Cup table and gives them real hope of an upset in tomorrow's Ranfurly Shield challenge against Southland.
"Granted, it is early days and there is every chance they could come unstuck by season's end, but at the moment it is good times in the Franklin district."
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