Henry opts for youth ahead of experience

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry has announced his 30-man squad for the Rugby World Cup with no place for quintet Sitiveni Sivivatu, Wyatt Crockett, Liam Messam, Jarrad Hoeata and Hosea Gear.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2011 - 01:00
Peter Williamson, Auckland

The five players were the notable absentees as Henry confirmed rumours by sticking with youth and form as opposed to experience.

The non selection is a blow for Gear, whose brother Rico was a shock absentee from the 2007 squad that travelled to France.

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