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(Crusaders) Another one that got away from Auckland's perspective. So quick he could threaten a speed gun, Ennor was snapped up on a two-year deal by the Crusaders after three games for Canterbury. It proved a savvy signing. Ennor finished that season with 10 tries – four in one match against Southland – 31 clean breaks from 10 games and will now make the step up. Faces stiff competition from Seta Tamanivalu, George Bridge and Jone Macilai on the wings but may also feature in the midfield. Given Ennor looked up to Conrad Smith it should not surprise he made his mark at centre for the world champion New Zealand under-20s.

(Chiefs) Potentially career-defining season for the onetest All Blacks halfback. Started with a bang, scoring a hat-trick in the final preseason match against the Brumbies but must now kick on after returning from a broken leg. Tawera Kerr-Barlow's departure to France strips the Chiefs of invaluable experience, but also leaves the door open for an intriguing battle between Weber, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi and Jonathan Taumateine for the starting role. Should be no excuses with a quality pack to play behind. Weber, who played his sole test off the bench in Samoa in 2015, has lightening pace but it is crisp speed of pass and decisive decisions from the base the All Blacks want. Mitchell Drummond has his foot in the door after joining the All Blacks in the latter stage of the northern tour but the third halfback spot is up for grabs. (Highlanders)