Probably in line with the price for a Gareth Morgan-Winston Peters coalition victory in September’s general election.
But through injury, sickness and form, the pieces have moved and new forces have emerged.
Jordie Barrett is obviously a class player and looks to have that ability which all good players have to possess — time.
When brothers Beauden and Kane Barrett first emerged on to the first-class scene, one was forced to sit up and take notice.
But those with an in-depth knowledge of the family and the Taranaki rugby scene said Jordie — then still in shorts at school — was the best Barrett of the lot.
Well, he appears to be backing up that talk. The 20-year-old has made a lightning start to his career.
This time a year ago he had not even made his first-class debut. Now he gets to wear the All Black No15 jersey in a test in which he is bound to be tested.
The British and Irish Lions are a side which looks to the air. They will kick the ball and make sure Barrett gets to test his catching skills.
But at more than 1.95m tall and a sure pair of hands, Barrett has some tools in his box which should be able to handle anything the Lions throw at him.
This will be the first time since 2012 that the All Black starting line-up will feature only one Highlander.
With no Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo ruled out because of concussion and Lima Sopoaga not selected, the southern franchise will be represented by just halfback Aaron Smith.
Loose forward Liam Squire is over his broken thumb but a lack of match play has cost him any chance of getting into the match-day squad.
The recalled Malakai Fekitoa is on the bench and one gets the feeling he will see some decent playing time.
Ngani Laumape gets his first test start, and the pocket rocket is a real bolt from the blue.
A Warriors reject, he was well down the queue for test selection at the start of the season, but he runs straight lines and is a wrecking ball with the ball in hand.
Unusually for a former rugby league player, there are question marks over his defence and his ability to read defensive lines.
On the other hand, there is no doubt whatsoever about the tackling ability of Fekitoa. One wished he was back in the squad last week as his thundering defence would have been more than useful in the trenches on a sodden Westpac Stadium.
It is a real chance for Fekitoa. If he gets on — which appears likely — he needs to run hard, make the right calls on attack and be an absolute beast on defence.
This game is going to be one of few opportunities — and when they come along must be seized and feasted upon.
New faces can often run free and not be burdened by history. But much will depend on the key man.Beauden Barrett has been quiet — in his terms anyway — so far this series.
If he can break out, and with his kid brother alongside him, look out for some real spice tomorrow night.