2013 Head Boy Jack Goodhue debuted for the All Blacks in their match against the French XV in Lyon on Wednesday, November 15.
Despite a yellow card late in the match, commentators say Jack “shone”, with his performance at Centre describe as “excellent” and “impressive” in helping the All Blacks to a 28-23 victory.
Jack’s selection for the squad’s tour of France, Scotland and Wales followed his call-up to the wider squad as injury cover during the British and Irish Lions tour earlier this year.
Jack went straight from MAGS’ First XV to a contract with Canterbury in the ITM Cup in 2014. In 2015 he and his twin brother Josh, who was First XV Captain in their final year at MAGS, helped the NZ Under 20 team win the Under 20 World Cup.
This season he returned to his home province of Northland for the Mitre 10 Cup, and played for the Crusaders in the Rugby Championship. He scored a try in the Crusaders’ 25-17 victory over the South African Lions in the Championship final.
The All Blacks’ northern-hemisphere tour runs until November 26 – they have so far won their first three games against the Barbarians, France and the French XV. Next are matches against Scotland and Wales.