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    Former New Zealand halfback Ant Strachan has commended Folau Fakatava for working his way back into the minds of All Blacks selectors

    Former New Zealand halfback Ant Strachan has commended Folau Fakatava for working his way back into the minds of All Blacks selectors


    The Highlanders and Hawke's Bay number nine has been included in the All Blacks XV squad - three years on from his last appearance for New Zealand.

    Strachan says Fakatava's been a standout across the Super Rugby and NPC levels.



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