From the heady days of last November and our two All Blacks, Mike Delany is out injured with his shoulder and Tanerau Latimer has been chosen to play for NZ Maori. There is no direct cover for Richie McCaw in the squad named so it is possible that Lats is still next in line for the 7 jersey if the skipper goes down.

Also named for NZ Maori is Colin Bourke, which will be a great chance for him to show what he can do against international opposition.