Brodie Retallick said the All Blacks are keen to to avoid on-field and off-field distractions in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with Ireland in Paris.
The All Blacks are gambling on the fitness of Brodie Retallick after he was named in their 33-man World Cup squad despite suffering from a knee injury.
Brodie Retallick feels confidence will be important going into the World Cup and the All Blacks have plenty of it after a fine start in the Rugby Championship.
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All Blacks coach Jason Ryan and hooker Codie Taylor have hailed Brodie Retallick as the lock prepares to earn his 100th cap in the Autumn Nations Series clash with England.
All Blacks second-row forward Brodie Retallick has been cited for alleged foul play during Saturday's end-of-year international against Japan in Tokyo.