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    Former New Zealand coach Sir Steve Hansen has praised the young All Blacks locking trio that will be tasked with leading the second-row in tomorrow morning's test against Scotland at Murrayfield

    Former New Zealand coach Sir Steve Hansen has praised the young All Blacks locking trio that will be tasked with leading the second-row in tomorrow morning's test against Scotland at Murrayfield


    23-year-old Fabian Holland and 24-year-old Josh Lord have earned starts, with 25-year-old Sam Darry coming off the pine.

    It comes as skipper Scott Barrett's been ruled out as he heals from a leg cut.

    Hansen believes the locking stocks are in good hands.



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