Highlanders halfbacks Folau Fakatava,left and Aaron Smith are the only two members of the southern franchise to make the cut. The Highlanders halfback was named in today 36-man Alll Black squad for the upcoming three-match series against Ireland. Fakatava joins Aaron Smith and Finlay Christie in the squad, edging out Brad Weber and TJ Perenara. However, as World Rugby changed its stand down time from three years to five, Fakatava fell outside that new window. He successfully applied to World Rugby for dispensation.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 13, 2022 01:08 UTC