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    The Blues believe they've unearthed a gem in Torian Barnes ahead of his Super Rugby debut on Saturday

    The Blues believe they've unearthed a gem in Torian Barnes ahead of his Super Rugby debut on Saturday


    The unheralded flanker - only part of the wider training group - will make a shock start at blindside in the season opener against the Chiefs at Eden Park.

    Coach Vern Cotter says Barnes impressed for Canterbury in last year's NPC.



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