The All Blacks have gone a year without having to worry about David Pocock but they're on high alert for the return of the Wallabies back‑row menace in the Bledisloe Cup.
The Brumbies star wasn't part of the 2017 series as he was on a sabbatical. He returned to the Australian side for the June home series against Ireland and will line up against New Zealand in Sydney on Saturday.
During the Ireland series and his time in Super Rugby this season, Pocock proved he hadn't lost any of the pilfering prowess that makes him such a pest and threat to opposing sides.
One of Pocock's breakdown adversaries, All Blacks flanker Sam Cane, is also acutely aware of the danger posed by the powerful Wallaby.
The respect is mutual, with Pocock holding the All Blacks back row in high regard.
The Wallabies will host the All Blacks at 10.05pm this Saturday.
[Source:TVNZ]
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