Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Plenty to gain for All Blacks rookies as Ian Foster explains selections for Tonga clash: All eyes on Quinn Tupaea. Four rookies in the first All Blacks squad of the year sprinkles intrigue into Saturday’s mismatch against Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium. Of the debutants – Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder, Blues halfback… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Four debutants named in All Blacks team to face Tonga: First test of the season and a first up chance for some new names to impress for the All Blacks on Saturday night against Tonga.Four uncapped All Blacks have been named in the side with Quinn Tupaea to start at second five-eighth… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: Tonga name 13 debutants in squad to face All Blacks: ‘Ikale Tahi Tonga have named 13 debutants in the squad for Saturday’s test against the All Blacks with nine in the starting lineup.Toulon halfback Sonatane Takulua will captain the side at Mt Smart Stadium in Tonga’s seventh ever… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
