Chapter 2: All Blacks vs. Ireland The Rookie

Kieran Read to gives us the lowdown on his first international tournament as an All Black. He talks about his season of firsts: His first selection, first jersey, and first game. We watch the Rookie at team training and we find out just how hard you have to work to make the first 15.

[@brandondempsey6696]

haha crack up, Steve Hansons comments at around 3.05 "Were looking at read being here well beyond the world cup" how true thats become

[@montetimu5678]

Brandon Dempsey you have no idea bro

[@dchang11]

I miss Kieran Read. It doesn’t feel the same watching the ABs these days.

[@TheJoker7734]

honestly listening to all the All blacks players, they sound so humble. McCaw, Carter and Reed are very inspiring for rookie ruggers like myself

[@TheGrayWarbler]

history of the Web Ellis cup. And he's humble to boot..... I'm privileged to say I've played backyard rugby with you, done the haka beside you. I've followed your journey to the black jersey with pride, you deserve your superstar status . I don't want to try and inject myself into your limelight, i just want to say congratulations, from one old friend to another. LKH

[@hanros98]

he has really risen to the opportunity, i was sceptical of him at first but this year he has been the best forward in the world, better than mccaw and best of all seems like a down to earth, nice guy

[@roya9712]

These guys are the real-deal "team" ,best ever. Period.

[@TheGrayWarbler]

Kieran and i grew up together. This guys rugby mad!! At school when we were about to receive "THE" sex talk, the teacher asked us boys "So the girls are all in the next room, and us guys are all here. What do you think were gonna talk about??" Kieran yells out "the All Blacks" Scary thing is he could of been a black cap too. I once asked him "You wanna be an all black, a black cap or both??" No hesitation he replies All black... Speeches at school Intro of Professionalism in rugby or....

[@madclown16]

can you believe he was "the rookie"?! "THE ROOKIE??!?!"

[@rossmorebaz]

jeez Reado looks so young here !!

[@florenciagala629]

OMG he was so much young.. so sweet.. and now such a man!! a great player..and very sexy too hihihi

[@poonageproductions]

haha you guys ran a stop sign at 5:05

[@tylersim9025]

now the worlds best player.......

[@VanDoodah]

He looks like Michael Rapaport.

[@lukasmeggs5857]

He's not a rookie any more...

[@donmortell6612]

there in limerick again haha