Nehe Milner-Skudder has been given a friendly reminder he literally has some big shoes to fill in this weekend's Test against Argentina and teammate Ardie Savea made sure he knew it.
Milner-Skudder has been named to start against the Pumas in Nelson on Saturday - his first Test since dislocating his right shoulder against the Springboks last year - and in doing so lines up with fellow winger Waisake Naholo.
A journalist asked the 27-year-old if him slotting into the No.14 jersey, which in recent years has been worn by the likes of Naholo, Israel Dagg and Ben Smith, meant changing the game plan as he was "smaller".
The winger has been called back into the squad after good form for the Turbos. (Source: Other)
The comment made Savea giggle, before repeating in a whisper "small" to Milner-Skudder.
"Sad!" Milner-Skudder replied.
Despite the teasing, Milner-Skudder was happy to reply and made Savea laugh more in doing so.
"Obviously, there's quite a few subtle differences between myself and Waisake but nothing changes too much.
"No matter who's in that 14 or 11 jumper, the role stays the same and you've just got to make sure you do that to the best of your ability."
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