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Richie Mo'unga returns to All Blacks for South Africa tour

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Richie Mo'unga returns to All Blacks for South Africa tour

Summary

Richie Mo'unga has been recalled to the New Zealand All Blacks for their rugby tour of South Africa, joining as an injury replacement for center Billy Proctor. This marks Mo'unga's return after three years, having last played in the 2023 World Cup. He had to play for Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship before being eligible for selection. The All Blacks have won their first two matches against South African teams, with a 38-21 victory over the Stormers and a 54-0 win against the Sharks. Mo'unga will be part of the squad for four tests against the Springboks, including one match in the United States.

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•Mo'unga last played for the All Blacks in the 2023 World Cup final.
•He replaces injured center Billy Proctor on the tour.
•All Blacks won their first two matches in South Africa.
•The tour consists of four tests against the Springboks.
•Mo'unga's return follows a stint at Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan.

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1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Flyhalf Richie Mo'unga to join the New Zealand All Blacks on rugby tour of South Africa

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Richie Mo'unga has been recalled to the New Zealand All Blacks after a three-year after absence as an injury replacement on the so-called “Greatest Rivalry” rugby tou r of South Africa. Mo'unga wasn't eligible to be chosen by the All Blacks until he had played in the NPC.
— Yahoo Sports

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