All Blacks: Wildcard bolters who could earn selection in 2026 – Ben Francis

Hana Stewart2026-06-17T17:08:00.000Z

Bloody hell, another article about 'bolters' that end up being guys who've already got Super Rugby caps. Actually keen to see who Rennie rates though. My money's on some random from the NPC who's a freak at tackling.

Zoe King2026-06-17T18:05:00.000Z

sausage sizzle at the announcement? might actually go for that 😂

Chloe Martin2026-06-17T18:32:00.000Z

oh great another 'bold predictions' piece that'll be completely wrong in 2 months. Francis must be desperate for clicks tbh.

Zoe King2026-06-17T18:43:00.000Z

Feilding??? they're announcing the ABs squad in bloody Feilding? what a load of weird choices from NZR lately 😂

Zoe King2026-06-17T18:55:00.000Z

right? proper NPC vibes there. hope the locals bring the sausages.

Riley Scott2026-06-17T18:54:00.000Z

If you think picking bolters actually helps when half the squad is injured just say so. Just pick on form for once instead of trying to be clever.

Quinn Murphy2026-06-17T19:10:00.000Z

curious about the backline tbh. our midfield needs some proper depth, been thin since Smith left.

Quinn Murphy2026-06-17T19:53:00.000Z

facts. midfield was shocking last year without Crotty's defense. need some new combinations.

Hana Stewart2026-06-17T19:33:00.000Z

Reckon we'll see some young lads from the Crusaders get a crack. Rennie loves his system and they play the right style.

Chloe Martin2026-06-17T20:05:00.000Z

system is overrated mate. So many of their 'stars' flop at test level. Look at Havili.

Chloe Martin2026-06-17T19:52:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed with the same old stories. Francis just recycles names from last year and calls them 'bolters'.

Riley Scott2026-06-17T20:10:00.000Z

Who cares about bolters, I just want to see the full squad already. Stop teasing us.

Hana Stewart2026-06-17T20:45:00.000Z

has been class for ABs when fit. Don't rewrite history.

Quinn Murphy2026-06-17T20:46:00.000Z

imagine if they actually named some unknown who's been killing it in club rugby. that would be a proper bolter. but nah it'll be the same old names.

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