Richie Mo’unga rejoins New Zealand squad ahead of South Africa Tests

Fly half Richie Mo’unga has been recalled to the New Zealand squad for their four-Test series against South Africa, starting next Saturday in Johannesburg. Mo’unga has not played for the All Blacks since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. He replaces center Billy Proctor, who is sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Head coach Dave Rennie emphasized the importance of Mo’unga learning the team's systems quickly as competition for the starting No. 10 position heats up with Ruben Love and other options like Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie. The All Blacks face the Bulls in Pretoria this weekend before the series opener.

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