Rugby: Slade focuses on positives

Colin Slade. Photo / Getty Images

Canterbury first five Colin Slade is doing his best to concentrate on the positives after missing selection for the All Blacks.

Arguably the inform first five in this year's ITM Cup, Slade was a real contender to back up Daniel Carter on the end of year tour.

Slade says not making the cut hurts, but it's not all bad news.

He says he's really disappointed but playing for Canterbury in the ITM Cup semifinals is still a good consolation prize.

The All Blacks meanwhile head into a three-day camp on Thursday before heading to Hong Kong.

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