12 Jul 2010

Guildford and Mathewson to assemble with All Blacks

4:18 pm on 12 July 2010

The Crusaders winger Zac Guildford and Blues halfback Alby Mathewson have been called into the All Blacks Tri Nations squad as cover for the injured players Richard Kahui, Joe Rokocoko and Jimmy Cowan.

Kahui injured his right shoulder after falling awkwardly during the 32-12 victory over the Springboks on Saturday night, while Rokocoko has a minor hamstring strain and Cowan an abdominal strain.

Kahui has definitely been ruled out of the game, while a decision on whether Rokocoko and Cowan will play will be made later in the week.

The All Blacks arrived in Wellington yesterday to prepare for the second Test against the Springboks at Westpac Stadium next weekend.