Former All Blacks first‑five Lima Sopoaga was thrown a curve ball when he was asked on UK's Rugby Tonight show, who he thought was better in the All Blacks No.10 jersey – Beauden Barrett or Richie Mo'unga.

The 27yr‑old was very diplomatic with his response to a fan's question, saying he'd prefer to have Barrett and Mo'unga on the field at the same time.

Sopoaga left New Zealand rugby at the end of the 2018 Super Rugby season, taking up a lucrative two and a half year deal with the Wasps in England, reportedly worth over NZD$3 million.

Sopoaga played 16 Tests for the All Blacks and 88 Super Rugby games for the Highlanders.

Meanwhile the All Blacks take on Italy at 3am Sunday.

[Source: TVNZ]