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PHOTOS: If The All Blacks Were To Play Tomorrow, Who'd Make The 23?

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  • 1/23
    1. Tony Woodcock
    1/23 1. Tony Woodcock
  • 2/23
    2. Dane Coles gets the nod at hooker ahead of Keven Mealamu
    2/23 2. Dane Coles gets the nod at hooker ahead of Keven Mealamu
  • 3/23
    3. Ben Franks picked up the most votes to slot in at tighthead prop
    3/23 3. Ben Franks picked up the most votes to slot in at tighthead prop
  • 4/23
    4. Brodie Retallick's unavailability means Jeremy Thrush will slot in at lock
    4/23 4. Brodie Retallick's unavailability means Jeremy Thrush will slot in at lock
  • 5/23
    5. Sam Whitelock was a shoo-in for the No.5 jersey
    5/23 5. Sam Whitelock was a shoo-in for the No.5 jersey
  • 6/23
    6. A late change here - Jerome Kaino's season-ending injury for the Blues means Liam Messam slots in at #6.
    6/23 6. A late change here - Jerome Kaino's season-ending injury for the Blues means Liam Messam slots in at #6.
  • 7/23
    7. At time of publication, Richie McCaw wasn't available through concussion, so Sam Cane steps in to the #7 jersey
    7/23 7. At time of publication, Richie McCaw wasn't available through concussion, so Sam Cane steps in to the #7 jersey
  • 8/23
    8. And with McCaw out, Kieran Reid dons the captain's armband
    8/23 8. And with McCaw out, Kieran Reid dons the captain's armband
  • 9/23
    9. Pretty unanimous choice for halfback. Aaron Smith gets the nod
    9/23 9. Pretty unanimous choice for halfback. Aaron Smith gets the nod
  • 10/23
    10. Beauden Barrett's hot Hurricanes form has made him the first choice first five-eighths
    10/23 10. Beauden Barrett's hot Hurricanes form has made him the first choice first five-eighths
  • 11/23
    11. Julian Savea was the easy pick for one of the wing spots
    11/23 11. Julian Savea was the easy pick for one of the wing spots
  • 12/23
    12. All votes for second five-eighths went to Ma'a Nonu
    12/23 12. All votes for second five-eighths went to Ma'a Nonu
  • 13/23
    13. Conrad Smith remains solid in the centre spot
    13/23 13. Conrad Smith remains solid in the centre spot
  • 14/23
    14. The right wing was a difficult choice for the ZB/Radio Sport voters, but Piutau's injury ruled him out, and Cory Jane slotted in
    14/23 14. The right wing was a difficult choice for the ZB/Radio Sport voters, but Piutau's injury ruled him out, and Cory Jane slotted in
  • 15/23
    15. Ben Smith's versatility meant he had to be on the field somewhere, and fullback was his best chance
    15/23 15. Ben Smith's versatility meant he had to be on the field somewhere, and fullback was his best chance
  • 16/23
    16. Keven Mealamu, the ol' warhorse, gets the run
    16/23 16. Keven Mealamu, the ol' warhorse, gets the run
  • 17/23
    17. Owen Franks - another who received a fair few votes
    17/23 17. Owen Franks - another who received a fair few votes
  • 18/23
    18 - a number of candidates for this one - Charlie Faumuina and Joe Moody featured, but in the end Wyatt Crockett received the most votes
    18/23 18 - a number of candidates for this one - Charlie Faumuina and Joe Moody featured, but in the end Wyatt Crockett received the most votes
  • 19/23
    19. No debate about this one - all votes for the 19 jersey went to Patrick Tuipulotu
    19/23 19. No debate about this one - all votes for the 19 jersey went to Patrick Tuipulotu
  • 20/23
    20. Sam Cane and Liam Messam's elevations to the starting side meant a flanker spot was available. Brad Shields picked up the most votes
    20/23 20. Sam Cane and Liam Messam's elevations to the starting side meant a flanker spot was available. Brad Shields picked up the most votes
  • 21/23
    21. TJ Perenara has fended off the challenge of Brad Weber to pick up the reserve halfback spot
    21/23 21. TJ Perenara has fended off the challenge of Brad Weber to pick up the reserve halfback spot
  • 22/23
    22. Colin Slade's form in Super Rugby meant he was an easy selection for our voters
    22/23 22. Colin Slade's form in Super Rugby meant he was an easy selection for our voters
  • 23/23
    23. Versatile and dynamic - Sonny Bill Williams demands selection and nabbed all of the votes for the 23 jersey
    23/23 23. Versatile and dynamic - Sonny Bill Williams demands selection and nabbed all of the votes for the 23 jersey

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A number of injuries to the All Blacks - Richie McCaw with concussion, Brodie Retallick and Jerome Kaino - will be keeping All Black selectors nervous. We decided to give them a hand and offer up a Matchday 23 for if the boys were to play tomorrow.

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