WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Veteran loose forward Jerome Kaino is in line for an All Blacks recall after missing the opening four rounds of the Rugby Championship due to a "personal issue". The 34-year-old dual World Cup winner played all three tests against the British and Irish Lions but flew home to New Zealand shortly before the Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Sydney. New Zealand Rugby said at the time that an Australian media report about his private life had necessitated his return to Auckland. Kaino returned to training last week but missed the match at North Harbour Stadium where the All Blacks subjected South Africa to their worst test defeat. The All Blacks are undefeated after four rounds of the Rugby Championship and can successfully defend their title with victory over the winless Pumas.

Source: The Star September 18, 2017 02:37 UTC