Dylan Cleaver, writing for the New Zealand Herald, begins the search for Dan Carter's replacement.
"It's time to start scratching a seven-year itch.
"Since Daniel Carter made the No 10 jersey his own at the end of 2004, the search for an heir apparent has been long and largely fruitless.
"Nick Evans came closest to establishing himself as a genuine world-class back-up, but he left post-'07 World Cup for a more lucrative life with the Harlequins of London having never fully felt the love of the national panel.
"In the intervening years, Carter has for the most part held firm, while Stephen Donald, Luke McAlister, Mike Delany and Aaron Cruden have been given opportunities to start tests wearing the No 10. "
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