Blues midfielder set to debut for All Blacks

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster's endorsing Francis Saili's ability to step up to international rugby.

If Ma'a Nonu's ankle injury rules him out of Saturday's Rugby Championship test against Argentina, the North Harbour midfielder is most likely get the start.

Foster says Saili's been in the All Black environment long enough to be ready.

He says he's had a great Super Rugby campaign and will bring that confidence onto the international stage.

Decisions on whether Nonu, Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett will be available for selection will be made tomorrow.

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