Opinion
Returning All Black Luke McAlister says he is unsure what the All Blacks coaching panel has in store for him this week but he is ready to start Saturday's second test against France in Wellington if asked to.
However, the more likely scenario for McAlister, who is back in top line rugby after knee surgery, is a place on the reserves bench particularly if first-choice centre Conrad Smith recovers from a strained hamstring.
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