Boshier, often in tandem with All Blacks captain Sam Cane, was one of New Zealand's form loose forwards this season. New All Blacks selector and North Island head coach John Plumtree admitted leaving Boshier out was one of his most difficult decisions. "If you look at the group it's a tough loose forward trio to break into and that can happen. Anything can happen in the loose forwards there's a high rate of injury in that position. To avoid a repeat they recognise the need to harness brutal big men in their loose forwards.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 03, 2020 18:45 UTC