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'Guys have to step up' - Wyatt Crockett applauds young ABs 'nailing job' with regular front rowers injured

November 7, 2017

Crockett says it's great for the team to build depth with regulars like Dane Coles stuck on the sideline for parts of this season. (Source: Other)

Wyatt Crockett has praised the newer members of the All Blacks front row for filling-in for injured regulars seamlessly this season.

The All Blacks have had multiple issues in the front row this season, especially with regular hooker Dane Coles, which has led to players like Codie Taylor, Nepo Laulala and Kane Hames step into the starting 15 throughout.

Crockett said he was impressed with how well all the new front rowers integrated themselves.

"Often when you lose guys that have been around for a long time, guys have got to come in and step up," he said.

"I think, as a group, the whole group that has come in have all really stepped up... you see Nepo and Kane have really come in and nailed their job.

Crockett said new All Blacks such as Tim Perry and Kane Hames are a bright future for NZ's stocks. (Source: Other)

Crockett also praised scrum coach Mike Cron for the effortless immersion.

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