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All Blacks second five Jordie Barrett believes Billy Proctor is ready to take the mantle as the preferred centre

All Blacks second five Jordie Barrett believes Billy Proctor is ready to take the mantle as the preferred centre

16 August 2025

Proctor will play his fifth test tomorrow morning against Argentina in Cordoba, after starting twice in the French series last month.

Barrett says Proctor has the ability to make the jersey his own.

Live commentary on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeart Radio from 9am tomorrow.

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