Malakai Fekitoa was an unlucky omission from this year's test squad and subsequently impressed in the Highlanders' 23-22 win over the mid-week Lions last month. Photo: Getty ImagesMalakai Fekitoa will add a jolt of "no-fear attitude'' to the All Blacks camp leading into Saturday's British and Irish Lions test series decider, according to his Highlanders team-mate, Aaron Smith. Fekitoa (25) was drafted into the All Blacks squad on Sunday in anticipation of Sonny Bill Williams' suspension for his second-test red card. Smith, who is also based in Dunedin with the Highlanders, said the physicality of a Lions test decider would suit Fekitoa to a tee. He even picked up the 2014 World Rugby player of the year award.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 03, 2017 21:11 UTC