Luke McAlister
17 August 2010

How disappointing but sadly not surprising for McAlister to put himself before his own team.

The guy lives in a dream-world where the reality of his own, privileged position on the NZ rugby landscape is yet to come into his self-absorbed focus.

If you were the player you think you are then you would be in the All Blacks. While playing a team sport well together will undoubtedly help your chances - at the end of the day you need to look in the mirror and be judged by your own ability.

Harbour needs to do well for Harbour as a collective, not for Luke, he has had more than his fair share of chances...

McAlister needs help to get ABs jersey
Radiosport.co.nz
8/17/2010 2:28 PM

"Former All Black Luke McAlister is calling on his North Harbour teammates to help him force his way back into the All Blacks.

Luke McAlister is asking his North Harbour teammates to give him a hand to make the All Blacks end of year tour.

Harbour are in 11th spot on the ITM Cup table and face Otago this Thursday night in Albany.

McAlister says his team has to get better results if he's any chance to make the grand slam. He says if he keeps playing and keeps improving he'll be putting his hand up.

Meanwhile North Harbour have made two changes to their side to face Otago on Thursday night.

Malakai Ravulo will start at openside flanker in place of Tom Chamberlain and Ben Botica comes in for Michael Harris at first five. "