All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree is dismissing criticism of this weekend's test against Wales in Cardiff

The match falls outside international windows, meaning English clubs aren't required to release players into the Welsh camp for the match.

There's a small group of players plying their trade in England, but the situation has been compounded by a huge injury list.

Plumtree says players will stand up in the absence of others for Wales.



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