Standing at 1.93m and 101kg, the youngster is already equipped with a hefty physical frame, making him a compelling option to form a powerful back three with Clarke and Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens. With Barrett leaving a gaping hole in the Blues’ backline, MacDonald has already hinted that Sullivan is in line to fill that void this year as he looks to realise his immense potential. 15 jersey in 2021 as he prepares to take over from Beauden while the latter enjoys his Japanese sabbatical with Suntory Sungoliath.Īfter starring for Auckland en route to their runners-up finish in the Mitre 10 Cup, the 20-year-old looks primed to play a key role for Leon MacDonald’s side in his debut Super Rugby season. It’s hardly as if the All Blacks are lacking any kind of depth in the outside backs, but the talents of young speedster Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens may propel him into national contention.Ī two-time New Zealand Schools representative and former Parramatta Eels prospect, the 19-year-old was a star for Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cup last year, bagging 10 tries in as many outings to establish himself as one of the most lethal wings in the league.Ī post shared by RugbyPass Sullivan (Blues)Īgain, the All Blacks aren’t exactly short on outside backs – especially not at fullback with Beauden and Jordie Barrett, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie all in their ranks.Įven then, it’s worthwhile taking note of how Blues rookie Zarn Sullivan fares in the No. Here are a few names that might come into the selection conversation in the coming weeks and months. So, don’t be shocked to see one of this year’s Super Rugby newbies thrust into Ian Foster’s squad at some stage over the course of the next 12 months – but who exactly could make that step up this time round? The year before that, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Shannon Frizell and Brett Cameron were all picked for the All Blacks on the back of one Super Rugby season, and the same thing happened in 2017 for Jordie Barrett, Jack Goodhue and Dillon Hunt.

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