Joe’s not cruising for a bruising with Brodie

By NEALE HARVEY

Seven up? Joe Launchbury has faced Retallick six times already
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JOE Launchbury insists his seventh match-up with New Zealand enforcer Brodie Retallick would be no walkover.
Wasps skipper Launchbury admits being impressed by Retallick’s stunning recent display against Australia – an 80- minute masterclass which showcased his mastery of tight play, running and offloading skills and underlined his importance to the dominant All Blacks.
However, Launchbury was far from cowed by what he saw as he attempts to nail down a Red Rose jersey in the...

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