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New Zealand's newest All Black clutched his first test jersey like a protective blanket and proudly wore another badge of honour after his 17 minutes as a rugby international.
Brendon Leonard, the 64th All Black employed during Graham Henry's four-year reign, would not be parted from his treasured black garment, meaning French reserve halfback Michael Forest left the ground empty handed after the NZ win.
"I'm not taking it out of my sight," the Waikato and Chiefs halfback said of his test debut reminder.
He was also sporting three stitches to a gash on the side of his right ear, a souvenir from a ruck.
The 22-year-old was in the thick of the action, show-casing the acceleration that saw him bolt into the squad.
- NZPA