All Black Liam Squire lines up as blindside flanker for the first Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday. The 26-year-old's been picked ahead of veteran Jerome Kaino, who has been left out of the Kiwi squad altogether.
Job Application
ALL BLACK
BLINDSIDE FLANKER
Name: Liam Squire Age: 26 Franchise: Highlanders
Weight/Height: 113kg, 1.96m
Previous experience: eight tests, five Super Rugby seasons, seven first-class seasons
Strengths: Run like a raging bull, wrestle crocodiles in spare time, backs down to no-one, abrasive to the extreme
Weaknesses: Haircut, broken bones but that's an occupational hazard.
Why do you want this job? I'm a New Zealand male who plays rugby.
Date available to start: 10.05pm, Saturday night.
Hours wanted to work: 80 minutes once a week.
Medical conditions: None except for the heart of a lion.
References:
Mr T Brown C/ Highlanders
Mr L MacDonald C/ Tasman Makos
Personal statement
All Black coach Steve Hansen wants an abrasive, tough, rugged rugby player to fill the void left by Jerome Kaino, who is shuffling towards the exit door.
I, Liam Squire, believe I can fill those big boots. I am strong and rugged and back down to no-one.
I would be proud to wear the black jersey and have the physical attributes needed to succeed in this role.
Plus I hate Australians.