A glass half-full mindset for All Blacks coach Scott Robertson after naming a group of six players as injury cover for the start of their Rugby Championship campaign.
Uncapped trio Kyle Preston, Leroy Carter, and Tevita Mafileo, along with Finlay Christie, George Bower, and Josh Lord comprise the back-up unit in the 42-strong wider squad.
Ahead of their tournament opener in Argentina next weekend, Robertson says injuries are a reality of the game.
He told Mike Hosking you never know how things will play out – you could get two or three years with a player, and then two or three injuries in a row.
Robertson says that when you get a double break in one position, it provides an opportunity for a less experienced player.
He says that you always want your best players, but sometimes it doesn’t happen.
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