There are three mouthwatering clashes this weekend in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs, the Hurricanes taking on the Brumbies, the Blues taking on the Crusaders and the Chiefs taking on the Reds.

The All Blacks team for 2026 is set to be named right after Super Rugby finishes and all of the sides have rather large injury wards with the likes of Will Jordan, Fabian Holland and Tamaiti Williams unlikely to feature in the upcoming nations championship.

Which players can use to finals to demand selection? And who must stand up to prove they deserve higher honours?

Joey Wheeler is a former Highlander and Rugby commentator with Sky, he joined D'Arcy to discuss

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