I'm hoping McWhannell is only being rested as the depth at lock is being tested with injuries to the other squad locks. I assume McCurran would be the backup lock based on who is on the bench.
@Bovidae Yes. Bit of a worry to be missing McWhannell, Burr, Finau and Messam all at same time, when Taranaki has Sowakula and Vaii back. Wish Norris was starting too.
I was not expecting Te Rama Reuben (a no.8) to move into lock. Hopefully the injuries to Leuila and Coombes-Fabling aren't too serious and we get some locks back for the storm week coming up.