All Blacks call up star flyhalf Mo’unga for Boks Tests
The touring New Zealanders will face South Africa in four Tests in the coming weeks.
New Zealand All Blacks have called up experienced flyhalf Richie Mo’unga to replace injured back Billy Proctor for the upcoming four-Test series against South Africa. Proctor suffered a shoulder fracture during New Zealand's opening match win over the Stormers in Cape Town last week and will return home. Coach Dave Rennie expressed sympathy for Proctor, stating that it's a tough reality of the sport.
Mo’unga, who typically plays flyhalf, will make the trip to South Africa as a replacement, aiming to bolster his tally of 56 Tests. Rennie emphasized that Mo’unga must familiarize himself with the team's systems and details to earn a starting spot. The first Test against South Africa is scheduled for August 22 at Johannesburg's Ellis Park, followed by Tests at Cape Town Stadium and FNB Stadium in Cape Town and Johannesburg respectively.
After the matches, both teams will travel to the United States for the final Test in Baltimore, Maryland.
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