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Billy Proctor of New Zealand in action during the International Test match between New Zealand All Blacks and France at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

"He's an exciting prospect": Conrad Smith on Billy Proctor's odds keeping 13

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2025, 2:34pm

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is happy to 'pick and stick' as he aims to mould combinations in test rugby.

The only changes Robertson has made for the second test against France in Wellington are injury related, with Caleb Clarke and Patrick Tuipulotu coming into the run-on side.

The likes of Tupou Vaa'i and Billy Proctor get another week at blindside and centre respectively, and Robertson says that's important.

All Blacks legend Conrad Smith joined Jason Pine for a chat about the second test against France, Proctor playing centre, and what he’s been up to in his retirement.

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