Kiwi defectors may never play for NZ ever again

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Kiwi coach David Kidwell has given his best indication yet that Jason Taumalolo and other defectors won’t be allowed back into the New Zealand squad after the World Cup.

“The space we are in right now, it’s not up to me,” he said.

“I 100 per cent respect his decision to play for Tonga.

“But the group of people we have got have a sense of belonging in that jersey.

“That’s where my focus is, that’s where everyone’s energy is.

“You always have a vision as coach and I couldn’t be more proud of this group of men – it’s better than I thought.

“Everyone in there feels a sense of belonging, they are there to make it better, the culture – these players are shaping it.

“It’s how I envision what the jersey deserves. The 24 men we have got in there, deserve to be in there.”

 

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