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Former All Blacks playmaker Nick Evans made a shock call in his Perfect XV, bypassing rugby icon Dan Carter at flyhalf and choosing a surprise Springbok in the No 2 jersey. Evans, who earned 16 caps for New Zealand as a flyhalf and fullback, shared his line-up of legends on Danny Care’s Hits Different show.

Israel Dagg believes Stuart Barnes’ critique of Beauden Barrett will motivate the All Blacks star, much like criticism did for Dan Carter before his 2015 World Cup master-class. Writing as a columnist and match analyst for The Times, former England flyhalf Barnes stoked the flames ahead of Saturday’s clash against New Zealand at Twickenham, describing Barrett as