All Blacks midfielder Ryan Crotty has been putting in extra study time to ensure he is fully prepared for the first Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Sydney.
The 37-test veteran has a tough assignment on his hands, as he'll be marking utility Kurtley Beale, who Crotty sees as Australia most dangerous attacking threat.
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Beale is one of Australia's most experienced players, having played 74 tests for the Wallabies.
Crotty caught up with Crooked Feed's Ross Karl to talk about the matchup, and also what it will be like playing alongside Crusaders teammate Jack Goodhue in the centres.
It will be the first time the duo have paired up in the black jersey.
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