Thousands of New Zealanders abroad have also missed out on attempts to secure MIQ spots in the highly-criticised lottery booking system. All Blacks centurion Sam Whitelock, injured captain Sam Cane, hooker Dane Coles and loose forward Shannon Frizell will also join the team in Washington DC, where they begin their five-match northern tour. Last month Frizell had criminal charges, which included two charges of male assaults female and another of common assault at a nightclub incident in May, against him dismissed after he completed diversion. She told the Otago Daily Times Frizell had “walked away with nothing more than a slap on the hand”. Also having the Bunnings NPC continue into November means we are also able to bring over potential replacements, if required."

Source: Otago Daily Times October 03, 2021 23:26 UTC