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    Blues coach Vern Cotter's given an insight into how he'll use his three All Black first-five options as they defend their Super Rugby Pacific title

    Blues coach Vern Cotter's given an insight into how he'll use his three All Black first-five options as they defend their Super Rugby Pacific title

    5 February 2025
    Beauden Barrett, Stephen Perofeta and Harry Plummer will all be in competition for the ten jumper.

    Cotter says responsibilities are likely to be shared.



    Cotter says Perofeta has a minor leg issue.

    All Blacks lock Sam Darry is out for the season - he's likely to need surgery on a shoulder injury suffered at training.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity


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