Disappointed at missing selection for the All Blacks, a more mature and philosophical Brad Weber is looking forward to leading the Māori All Blacks in partnership with fellow unwanted halfback TJ Perenara, against Ireland in Hamilton on Wednesday.
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The numbers don’t stack up for the Highlanders this week, a 4 -10 win/loss rate for the season compared with 13-1 for the Blues, 23 competition points against 56, yet Highlander’s Head Coach, Tony Brown, will no doubt be focussed on another number - it’s a one-off game and the winner takes all.
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