An available-again Ethan de Groot has been unable to break into the All Blacks 23 for Saturday's test against Ireland.

The loosehead specialist has been left out, despite having served his penance for failing to meet team standards last week.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what went wrong.

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An available-again Ethan de Groot has been unable to break into the All Blacks 23 for Saturday's test against Ireland.
The loosehead specialist has been left out, despite having served his penance for failing to meet team standards last week.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what went wrong.
LISTEN ABOVE

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Ethan de Groot being passed over for the All Blacks v Ireland clash

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