Steve Hansen defends Sevu Reece

All Blacks Coach, Steve Hansen has defended Sevu Reece's selection in the 23 member squad that will take on England tonight in the first semifinal of the Rugby World Cup.

Hansen says people should not be worried about what he did before, just what rugby has brought to the player.

Hansen put his faith on Reece and the 22-year-old has paid him back handsomely with four tries in his six Tests so far.

Hansen says Reece has springboarded himself purely through form and athleticism into the All Blacks frame ahead of the likes of Rieko Ioane and that is just incredible.

Hansen has named Reece in the starting line-up that will face England at 8 tonight. South Africa will take on Wales at 9pm tomorrow.

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