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    Scott Robertson is backing wing Caleb Clarke to find his mojo in the second test against France in Wellington on Saturday

    Scott Robertson is backing wing Caleb Clarke to find his mojo in the second test against France in Wellington on Saturday


    The Blues bruiser parachutes onto the left wing, with Rieko Ioane moving to the unfamiliar right wing jersey to cover the HIA protocol absence of Sevu Reece.

    Clarke hasn't scored a try since last year's Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington, but Robertson says he has faith.



    In the smaller numbers, Tupou Vaa'i is embracing his shift to blindside flanker for the second week running.



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