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The “safe” choice, but you need reliability and stability at second-five. Sonny Bill Williams appeals as a bench option, as he has played just two games of 15s in the last 18 months. The best defensive midfielder in New Zealand right now, Fekitoa is also gradually regaining his mojo on the attack. Rieko Ioane is more of a wing option at international level, at this stage. Pictures / Getty Images, Brett Phibbs and www.photosport. Half a season of Super Rugby wouldn’t be enough preparation for lesser athletes but it should be plenty of time for Williams to rediscover his dynamism. Lienert-Brown shone last year in his maiden international campaign, capable of producing both the solid and spectacular play required in the midfield.