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The 16 backs named in the 2012 All Blacks training squad.
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Daniel Carter
Daniel Carter is one of the stand out players of his
generation.
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Aaron Cruden
For such a young man Aaron Cruden has gone through
personal adversity that few of his peers could comprehend.
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Israel Dagg
Israel Dagg was always destined for the highest honours
when he made his provincial debut while still a schoolboy.
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Andy Ellis
Andy Ellis is deceptively strong for his size but most
importantly performs the halfback basics well.
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Tamati Ellison
When a 10-year-old Tamati Ellison starred in an All
Blacks commercial in 1993 singing "Stand by Me" it set in motion a
dream that eventually became a reality.
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Cory Jane
The former Sevens international has emerged as one of New
Zealand's top outside backs.
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Richard Kahui
Richard Kahui burst on to the scene for Waikato during
the 2007 Air NZ Cup campaign by being the competitions leading
try-scorer.
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Tawera Kerr-Barlow
Ma'a Nonu
Ma'a Nonu is one of the All Blacks most explosive
talents.
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Julian Savea
Aaron Smith
Ben Smith
The one true All Black bolter of 2009 was as stunned as
anyone when he was named for the end of year tour to Japan and
Europe.
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Conrad Smith
Conrad Smith is known as "The Snake" by his team-mates for his
ability to slide through any defensive line.
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Piri Weepu
Strong and confrontational, Piri Weepu has shifted the
paradigm of the modern day halfback.
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Sonny Bill Williams
Sonny Bill Williams has quickly become one of the most
hyped athletes of his generation.
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