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    Nearly three years on from his one All Blacks appearance, the hunger for another test chance is alive for Aidan Ross

    Nearly three years on from his one All Blacks appearance, the hunger for another test chance is alive for Aidan Ross


    The Chiefs prop came off the bench to debut in the loss to Ireland in Dunedin in 2022, but a change in coaching staff soon after saw him fall out of favour.

    Ross will join the Queensland Reds after this season and become eligible for his country of birth, Australia, in July.

    He says he wants another go around in test footy.



    The Hurricanes host the Super Rugby Champions the Blues in their final pre-season hit-out from 3pm at William Jones Park in Wainuiomata.

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