Kyren Taumoefolau, a wing for Tasman, set a new NPC record by scoring 19 tries in just 11 games, a strike rate that drew considerable attention. His attacking performance broke the previous benchmark for tries in a season. Despite those numbers, he did not receive an All Blacks call‑up. Head coach Dave Rennie said a specific defensive shortcoming was the decisive factor keeping him out of the national squad. Rennie emphasized that the player must address that flaw before being considered at the international level. The situation sparked debate among supporters about the balance between offensive output and defensive reliability. The piece explores why the impressive try tally alone was not enough for selection.