I wonder if the AB's are going to try and recall Matt Todd for the EOYT now Cane is gone for the season. I believe he could be considered if Japan was to release him, but I believe there is a policy of not picking players who are playing overseas, though having said that, my understanding was that Todd was gently encouraged by the AB's selectors. This would indicate however that he probably shouldn't be called back as they must have had a plan if Cane or Savea went down with injury, esp since Cane has had a few head knocks.  Whilst he doesn't have the youth of some of the other contenders that might be called up from NZ players currently in NZ but not part of the squad, he is a proven performer, and we really need someone of Todd/Canes ilk to do the crash and bash in the first 50 minutes of a game to wear down defences. Whilst the point has been made that there is no longer a focus on fetching the ball at the break down, I don't necessarily disagree, a few turnovers can make a big difference, esp with teams who can turn defense to attack so readily as the AB's are making a name for themselves doing... 

I'd personally like to see more of Todd in Black, he has been an excellent servant for NZR and is always there or thereabouts for contention in my view.