Byron Kelleher is the number one half back for the All Blacks following the non-selection of Piri Weepu for the world cup squad.
It is a mistake to take Byron Kelleher. Lets not forget he came on as a reserve in two losing world cup semi finals – in 1999 and 2003. He was not to blame for those losses, but he would no doubt carry some mental baggage from the two failed campaigns.
Until now he has never established himself as the number one half back – he’s been behind Justin Marshall and in recent times has tussled with Piri Weepu as the first choice half.
Now, he faces a challenge from Brendan Leonard who has shown much spark in his few appearances.
Put it this way. After around eight years of him being an All Black, he has only now established himself as the first choice half back, and after all these years he will not be remembered as a great half back.
In a crunch match, I’d prefer the energy and freshness of Leonard to the tried and tested Kelleher.
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