NZ Rugby World

10 OVERSEAS PLAYERS TO WATCH

01 DAMIAN DE ALLANDE [Stormers]

He was a bit hot and cold in his earlier career, but De Allande seems to have matured and with it, found consistency in his game. He’s strong and yet stunningly able on his feet.

Has a curious ability to pick holes in the tightest defences and is a natural ball player.

02 COURTNALL SKOSAN

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