Suddenly Taranaki had more room and variety to attack. Meihana Grindley thrived with his hard running, regular offloads, and solid tackling earning him a Super Rugby contract with the Blues.
Taranaki have held onto the Ranfurly Shield in their first defence of the year, but more important – they unearthed another Naholo that torments defences.
Fans can catch a glimpse of some future All Blacks when the New Zealand Under 20 side kick off their Oceania Championship campaign.
The New Zealand Under 20s fly to Australia today to prepare for the looming Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship. It will serve as a valuable lead-in to their defence of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in the south of France.
