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Explained: What could the Leicester Fainga'anuku experiment mean for NZ rugby?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 29 Apr 2026, 8:34pm
The Crusaders perform a haka ahead of their match against the Waratahs at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch on April 24, 2026. Photo / Alyse Wright
The Crusaders perform a haka ahead of their match against the Waratahs at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch on April 24, 2026. Photo / Alyse Wright

Explained: What could the Leicester Fainga'anuku experiment mean for NZ rugby?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 29 Apr 2026, 8:34pm

The Leicester Fainga'anuku experiment seemed to work a treat for the Crusaders at Super Round in his maiden start at openside flanker when they beat the Waratahs 35-20.

But is this a sustainable selection, and will this be able to translate over to the international stage?

Former Crusaders captain Reuben Thorne joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

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