The All Blacks have called up Isaia Toeava to replace injured fullback Leon MacDonald for the South African leg of the Tri-Nations competition, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said on Wednesday.
”Isaia is currently at fullback for Auckland and has played there previously at the international and Super 14 level,” coach Graham Henry said in a statement.
”He’s also got the ability to play elsewhere in the backline which is helpful when we are a long way from home.”
Winger Rudi Wulf would not travel to Cape Town for the August 17 match as selectors opted to include Piri Weepu as the third halfback for the 26-man travelling team, the NZRU added. – Reuters