Commentator weighs in on All Blacks No.10 debate ahead of final
2026/06/16
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Sky Sport commentator Tony Johnson has weighed in on this weekend's matchup between Damian McKenzie and Ruben Love in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
The matchup between the likely starting first-fives could have a direct impact on who All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie selects as his first choice option for the first Nations Championship Test against France.
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McKenzie, who brought up his 150th Chiefs appearance on Friday night, played a pivotal role in his side's impressive 40-minute demolition of the Crusaders in the semi-final.
Love, on the other hand, was replaced in the 50th minute against the Blues, with Clark Laidlaw opting to rest Love's tight calf, an injury he picked up during training last week.
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