Senior All Blacks have closed ranks around Ardie Savea after the superstar flanker bore the brunt of public backlash for Scott Robertson's sacking.
Rumours of a Savea-led revolt against Robertson have been rife but firmly rejected by both players and NZ Rugby.
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor staunchly hit back at the criticism of Savea.
"The way the narrative has been put onto Ards is totally unfair. When someone of his calibre goes away to a different comp, it's easy to point fingers but that's not the case at all. I know for a fact he wants the best for this team and he really respected Razor."
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Patrick Tuipulotu said Savea was an easy target.
"He's been used as a scapegoat
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