Born: April 19, 1995 in Christchurch
Position: Centre, second-five
Club: Chiefs
Height: 1.85m
Weight: 96kg
Caps: 38
New Zealand's best midfield back, yet he may not start in Japan.
That remains to be seen, but what we do know is he can cover 12 as efficiently as he plays 13. Breaks tackles, makes tackles and his option-taking is world class.
Crazy to think 'ALB' is only 24-years-old and has only been involved in that national setup for a couple of seasons.
He was called into the All Blacks squad for the 2016 Rugby Championship, as injury cover for Sonny Bill Williams - he made his debut in Wellington against the Wallabies a few weeks later.
While he has never established himself as the undisputed No.12 or 13, Lienert-Brown has been the most consistent midfielder in New Zealand rugby for 24 months.
He seems an absolute certainty to feature in some capacity, come the business end of the tournament.
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Essential Guide to 2019 Rugby World Cup
Everything you need to know about rugby and the World Cup...
The ninth Rugby World Cup kicks off on September 20 in Japan - the first time it has been hosted in Asia.
