Recognition for a successful debut season with the All Blacks may have come via the World Rugby Awards nomination for loose forward Wallace Sititi.
New Zealand loose forward Wallace Sititi's career faces another significant trial when the All Blacks meet France in Paris on Saturday.
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan heaped praise on star rookie Wallace Sititi, underlining that the powerhouse back-row could take his game to massive heights.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has explained why he favoured Wallace Sititi over Hoskins Sotutu, while also explaining his decision to hand the captaincy to Scott Barrett.