Brodie Retallick is relieved to get a run before the All Blacks hit the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup
Brodie Retallick is relieved to get a run before the All Blacks hit the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup
5 October 2019
The Hawkes Bay lock will make his first appearance in 11 weeks tomorrow night when he runs out to face Namibia in Tokyo.
Retallick says he's really chuffed to make an appearance in pool play rather than a quarter-final, which was the original expectation.
Coach Steve Hansen says they'll manage Retallick's minutes, but he definitely won't be playing a full game.
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