Super Rugby team of the week: Emoni Narawa puts hand up to replace All Black Sevu Reece

ANALYSIS: It’s always good to have options in a Rugby World Cup year.

Sevu Reece’s long-term injury has created a vacancy at the All Blacks, with Mark Telea and Shaun Stevenson the favourites to replace the Crusaders winger.

But, Emoni Narawa is the outsider worth keeping an eye on.

Narawa is flourishing under the coaching of Clayton McMillan. He looks fit, fast and powerful and his first try against the Blues was an exceptional piece of finishing.

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No one beats defenders like Telea, and Stevenson is thriving at fullback, but Narawa has an all-round skillset that continues to impress.

15 Shaun Stevenson (Chiefs): Tough conditions for a fullback, but his final pass for Emoni Narawa’s second try was an underrated piece of subtle skill.

14 Emoni Narawa (Chiefs): The fo