All Blacks hooker Dane Coles was left red-faced by reporters at this morning's press conference after they hailed the front rower as an extra back at the team's disposal.
Coles, who has scored nine tries in 53 Tests since 2012, was asked whether he prided himself on being at the "right space at the right time out wide" with his renowned speed and ball-handling skills.
The All Blacks centre got his legs burning ahead of this weekend's Test against the Springboks. (Source: Other)
"I'd rather be renowned as a front-rower first," Coles said.
"I never shy away from having a go with the ball in hand - people actually say I'm a bit more of a winger which is probably an insult because it means you're just hanging on the wing most of the time doing bugger all!
"I back myself with the ball and I love to have a go and I don't restrict myself because I'm in the front row."
Coles and the All Blacks take on the Springboks this Sunday at 4am NZT in Cape Town.
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