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However they made it clear that selection weighting was on performance across the super season which the Blues were mediocre for to many games.

I think a larger outside back like Zarn Sullivan should've been capped and a third first five selected. The squad at 35 would've allowed that.

Probably a financial decision at NZ rugby as it continues to throw large sums of money at its bureaucracy, sevens and the women's game.