Angus Ta’avao says he’s like “a kid in a candy store” as he readies for his return to rugby this weekend following a six-month layoff thanks to a freak injury. The All Blacks prop has recovered from his “rare” torn quadriceps muscle to be named on the bench for the Chiefs’ Super Rugby Aotearoa match against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday night. Michael Bradley/Getty Images Angus Ta'avao, pictured training with the Chiefs at the start of the month, is super excited to get back on the park. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Having notched 14 tests for the All Blacks, ​​​​​​Angus Ta’avao will be keen to work his way back to the top level. Reserves: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Ollie Norris, Angus Ta’avao, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Simon Parker, Lisati Milo-Harris, Kaleb Trask, Quinn Tupaea.

Source: Stuff July 30, 2020 03:22 UTC