Fixing their attacking game is the All Blacks' priority this week but when it comes to picking their midfield, the emphasis may be placed on defensive security. Whatever else happens at Eden Park, the All Blacks will feel they have to contain the attacking threat of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell working in a double receiver partnership. Fekitoa especially gave a defensive masterclass playing for the Highlanders against the Lions. "It is good to see him playing good rugby again, but then I think he has been going good all year. "He is a real physical player and that suits his game, he's really confrontational and he has a take nothing attitude.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 03, 2017 02:37 UTC