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Finlay Christie has declared his intention to retake his All Blacks jersey in 2025, ahead of starting for the Blues tonight against the Brumbies at Eden Park

Finlay Christie has declared his intention to retake his All Blacks jersey in 2025, ahead of starting for the Blues tonight against the Brumbies at Eden Park

7 March 2025

The halfback was dropped last year by coach Scott Robertson after playing at the 2023 World Cup, with the likes of Cortez Ratima and Noah Hotham preferred to back up Cam Roigard.

Christie says returning to the test arena's the goal.

Kickoff in Auckland's at 7.35pm - with live commentary on Gold Sport and iHeart Radio.

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