Muliaina ruled out of Hong Kong test

[Sneaki]

Mils Muliaina has been replaced by Isaia Toeava, following a decision from Mils to remain in New Zealand with his wife and recently born baby. Cory Jane has been called up to take the empty spot on the bench.

All Blacks 22:

15 Isaia Toeava, 14 Hosea Gear, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Dan Carter, 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu, 10 Stephen Donald, 9 Jimmy Cowan; 8 Rodney So'oialo, 7 Richie McCaw ©, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Ali Williams, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Neemia Tialata, 2 Andrew Hore, 1 Tony Woodcock. Reserves: 16 Keven Mealamu, 17 Greg Somerville, 18 Anthony Boric, 19 Adam Thomson, 20 Piri Weepu, 21 Ma'a Nonu, 22 Cory Jane.

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[nam97]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sneaki @ Oct 30 2008, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Mils Muliaina has been replaced by Isaia Toeava, following a decision from Mils to remain in New Zealand with his wife and recently born baby. Cory Jane has been called up to take the empty spot on the bench.

All Blacks 22:

15 Isaia Toeava, 14 Hosea Gear, 13 Conrad Smith, 12 Dan Carter, 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu, 10 Stephen Donald, 9 Jimmy Cowan; 8 Rodney So'oialo, 7 Richie McCaw ©, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Ali Williams, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Neemia Tialata, 2 Andrew Hore, 1 Tony Woodcock. Reserves: 16 Keven Mealamu, 17 Greg Somerville, 18 Anthony Boric, 19 Adam Thomson, 20 Piri Weepu, 21 Ma'a Nonu, 22 Cory Jane.

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Toeava is one of the luckiest All Blacks ever, he must offer Henry and co. certain special favours to get this much game time. Jane deserves to start.

 

[bates]

Mils is right, he should enjoy his family now.

toeva isn't that bad player altho I agree that Jane deserves more

 

[Sneaki]

I don't think Mils is returning until before the Ireland game so Jane could start at fullback against Scotland. It will be a good chance to try out a few other players as well.