George Bower playing for the Crusaders earlier this year. Photo: Getty ImagesIn something of a shock selection, Otago prop George Bower has been named in the All Black squad to travel to Australia for the Tri Nations on Sunday. Bower (28) comes into the team with Joe Moody under a head injury cloud and fellow prop Nepo Laulala under an injury cloud. It is a swift rise for Bower, who was not even first choice for his Super Rugby side the Crusaders this season. Props: George Bower, Alex Hodgman, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Karl Tu'inukuafe, and Ofa Tuungafasi.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 20, 2020 03:22 UTC