Returning All Black Richie Mo’unga named on Canterbury’s bench for NPC opener against Auckland in Christchurch

Returning All Black Richie Mo’unga named on Canterbury’s bench for NPC opener against Auckland in Christchurch

Richie Mo’unga will make his official return to New Zealand rugby off the bench.

All Blacks: Richie Mo'unga set to become eligible for Greatest Rivalry tour after NPC selection

Richie Mo'unga will make his return to action in New Zealand with Canterbury in Saturday's NPC clash with Auckland in Christchurch.

Mo'unga eyes All Blacks tour

Richie Mo’unga says he aims to be ready for an All Blacks call-up ahead of his long-awaited return to action this weekend. The 56-Test flyhalf is set to come off the bench for Canterbury against Auckland on Saturday in the opening round of the NPC, nearly three years after leaving New Zealand rugby for Japan. Mo’unga is currently ineligible for the All Blacks under NZ Rugby’s selection policy, but could yet come into contention if injuries strik…