Boyd will be picked for round 1.
The truth is, we have a number of players all about the same level. Apart from Oates and Staggs, our 3/4 line this year is looking ordinary (if Bird plays fullback).
Boyd, Arthurs, Coates, Nui, Kahu, Issako, Kennar ... there's not a struck match between all those guys, although Coates and Nui could develop into better players. Farnsworth is the only player to show some heart, but we already have two wingers.
Although Boyd was once again ordinary tonight (3 runs for 22 metres), trying to look relevant on the field, but not succeeding, none of the others have really put their hand up.
1. Bird
2. Isaako
3. Boyd
4. Staggs
5. Oates