Richie Mo’unga called up to All Blacks tour after Billy Proctor injury
All Blacks midfielder Billy Proctor suffered a tour-ending shoulder blade fracture, prompting the recall of first-five Richie Mo'unga to South Africa.
All Blacks centre Billy Proctor has been ruled out with a fractured shoulder blade sustained during the tour. The injury opened the door for the recall of experienced first-five Richie Mo'unga, who has travelled to South Africa as an injury replacement. Coach Dave Rennie indicated that Mo'unga would be available to push for selection in upcoming matches, including the first Test against the Springboks.
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Stuff
Injury to All Blacks midfielder could open the door for Mo’unga call up
One game down and another All Black’s Greatest Rivalry Tour could be over.
NZ Herald
Billy Proctor out as All Blacks consider Richie Mo’unga call-up
All Blacks centre suffers tour ending injury, potentially opening the door for Mo'unga.
Otago Daily Times
Proctor coming home, door open for Mo’unga recall?
1News
Analysis: Proctor's injury opens door for Mo'unga's return to All Blacks
Coach Dave Rennie chuckled when asked whether the No.10 could replace the midfielder, but talks have almost certainly begun, writes Patrick McKendry.
Newstalk ZB
Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on whether Richie Mo’unga could make a return to the All Blacks
All Black Billy Proctor is returning from South Africa with a fractured shoulder blade set to rule him out for up to 12 weeks, just as coach Dave Rennie rolls out his team to play the Sharks on Wednesday.
1News
Exclusive: Mo'unga set to join All Blacks in South Africa
The 56-Test All Blacks first-five will travel to Johannesburg today as an injury replacement in time for the first Test against the world champions.
Stuff
Richie Mo’unga to join All Blacks in South Africa
It’s understood the first five-eighth will fly out of Christchurch on Thursday afternoon.
NZ Herald
Richie Mo’unga to join All Blacks in South Africa after Billy Proctor injury
First five called up after Billy Proctor’s injury against Stormers.
1News
Exclusive: 'Obvious choice' – Mo'unga set to join All Blacks in South Africa
The 56-Test All Blacks first-five will travel to Johannesburg today as an injury replacement in time for the first Test against the world champions.
Otago Daily Times
Mo'unga joins All Blacks on South Africa tour
Newstalk ZB
D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Richie Mo’unga joining the All Blacks in South Africa after Billy Proctor injury
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has his wish – being able to call up Richie Mo'unga for the Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa.
Stuff
All Blacks coach reveals when Richie Mo’unga might play
Dave Rennie made it clear he expects the playmaker to start pushing for selection after arriving in South Africa.
NZ Herald
All Blacks: Richie Mo’unga’s arrival pressures Ruben Love’s playmaking progress
Richie Mo'unga's arrival sparks an inevitable playmaking squeeze and pressures Ruben Love.
Newstalk ZB
D'Arcy Waldegrave: On Dave Rennie's recall of Richie Mo'unga
2011. World Cup. In NZ. First five eighth freight train derailment.