Kieran READ

Strengths:

A devastating ball carrier who not only gets over the advantage line with ease but possesses the skill sets usually reserved for those with double figures on their backs. He’s worth his weight amongst the forwards, as he is not scared to do some of the donkey work and is invaluable with his leadership skills and experience.

Weaknesses:

A man with over a 100 Tests and Super Rugby caps hardly has any weaknesses and judging by his contribution to the success of franchise and country, those weaknesses are well masked. Keep the ball away from him and the rest of the Crusaders team and it will come as a surprise that he was on the field after 80 minutes.