Opinion
Three All Blacks in need of big performances on the Northern Tour
The All Blacks will likely never be in full rebuild mode, but there’s potential for more youth to be injected into this side sho…
Ned Lester
20 Oct 2024, 17:58
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Ned Lester
Ned Lester is a New Zealand-based multimedia content editor with experience covering the diverse corners of the rugby world in the southern hemisphere. Ned brings a keen interest in sports psychology to the RugbyPass team and a background in writing across various disciplines.
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