Coles’ script had been long written: he was to retire from playing as soon as the All Blacks’ campaign at France 2023 ended. However, a call suddenly came asking the 37-year-old for one last hurrah. Coles’ script had been long written: he was to retire from playing as soon as the All Blacks’ campaign at France 2023 ended. However, a call suddenly came asking the 37-year-old for one last hurrah.
