For years, one rule has defined New Zealand rugby’s identity as much as the black jersey itself:
If you don’t play at home, you don’t play for the All Blacks.
Now, with Dave Rennie stepping in as head coach, that long-standing policy is once again under serious scrutiny — and this time, the pressure to change feels stronger than ever.
The original logic behind New Zealand Rugby’s selection rule was clear:
Keep top talent in domestic competitions
Maintain control over player workload
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