Patience is part and parcel of professional sport and Hurricanes wing Salesi Rayasi has demonstrated plenty of it in a talent-packed three-quarter line but he is relishing a starter's chance in Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Chiefs on Friday.
While he also has a decision to make regarding availability for the All Blacks Sevens and their Olympic Games bid, Rayasi was looking forward to starting against a Chiefs team on a roll.
Rather than being frustrated by his situation Rayasi said it was a case where he had to make the most of his opportunities when they came.
He said he knew with so much strength in the outside backs that he needed to chip away and work hard.
He acknowledged the influence former All Blacks wing Julian Savea had on the group, and on him, since his return from France, which had been a significant confidence-booster.
The Chiefs will take on the Hurricanes at 7.05pm tomorrow and the Crusaders will face the Blues at 3.35pm Sunday.
[Source: Superrugby.co.nz]
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