9 Jun 2010

Stanley getting up to speed on game plan

6:13 pm on 9 June 2010

The All Blacks debutant midfielder Benson Stanley says he's confident he can handle the intensity of test match rugby and stick to the coaches strategy in the face of pressure.

The All Blacks have named six un-capped players in the side to take on Ireland in New Plymouth on Saturday night with second five Stanley, fullback Israel Dagg and prop Ben Franks all making the starting fifteen.

Stanley says the newcomers have slotted into the All Black unit smoothly and he hasn't found it too difficult getting to grips with the All Blacks gameplan.