All Blacks summon halfback Noah Hotham

All Blacks call up 142kg Tonga-born prop for Springbok Tests

The injury-hit All Blacks have drafted in little-known 142kg Highlanders prop Saula Ma‘u as they prepare for Saturday’s opening Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park. New Zealand coach Dave Rennie called up 26-year-old Ma’u on Monday as an injury replacement for prop Ollie Norris, who has returned home with a knee cartilage injury. Ma’u stands 1.94m (6-foot-4) tall and weighs around 142kg. Fourth player heading home The Tonga-born tighthead …

Scrumhalf Noah Hotham to join the All Blacks in South Africa

Scrumhalf Noah Hotham will join the All Blacks in South Africa ahead of the first test as cover for injured halves Cortez Ratima and Cam Roigard.

All Blacks summon halfback Noah Hotham

Cortez Ratima and Ollie Norris have suffered knee injuries, forcing selectors to call in cover ahead of the first Springboks test.

Noah Hotham called into All Blacks camp as prop departs

The 23-year-old has represented the All Blacks on three occasions.