All Blacks Call up Ioane as Rennie Calls for 'Balance'

All Blacks call up Ioane as Rennie calls for 'balance'

It's quite the coincidence for Rieko Ioane to be called into the squad this week, with the 88-cap centre drafted into the group as injury cover.

Why Dave Rennie turned to Rieko Ioane after injuries hit wing stocks

Dave Rennie has summoned more inside Irish intelligence to help cover the All Blacks’ depleted outside back stocks as they prepare to defend fortress Eden Park.

All Blacks recruit Rieko Ioane as injury cover ahead of Ireland test

The All Blacks have confirmed wing/centre Ioane, who played for Irish club Leinster earlier this season, has been invited to train with the squad ahead test against Ireland.

Rennie throws Rieko a lifeline

Rieko Ioane has been handed an unexpected All Blacks recall after injuries forced coach Dave Rennie to bolster his outside-back stocks. The All Blacks face another tough assignment this weekend – this time Ireland in a Nations Championship showdown at Eden Park. The experienced back has joined the squad in Auckland after left wing Leroy Carter picked up an injury in last weekend’s win over Italy in Wellington. Carter was forced off during the ma…