All Blacks: Hoeata cleared to join squad

Jarrad Hoeata of the All Blacks warms up. Photo / Getty Images

All Blacks lock Jarrad Hoeata has been declared fit to travel to South Africa with the All Blacks squad after a scan today on his right shoulder.

Tom Donnelly, who had been called into the squad as injury cover for his Highlanders teammate, will return to his Otago ITM Cup team.

Hoeata injured his shoulder in Taranaki's ITM Cup 39-33 win over Bay of Plenty on Tuesday.

The All Blacks face the Springboks next weekend in Port Elizabeth on 20 August.

The squad is:

Forwards: John Afoa, Wyatt Crockett, Ben Franks, Jarrad Hoeata, Andrew Hore, Jerome Kaino, Keven Mealamu, Liam Messam, Adam Thomson, Samuel Whitelock, Ali Williams, Tony Woodcock and Victor Vito.

Backs: Jimmy Cowan, Israel Dagg, Andy Ellis, Hosea Gear, Zac Guildford, Richard Kahui, Cory Jane, Ma'a Nonu, Colin Slade, Isaia Toeava, Piri Weepu and Sonny Bill Williams.

- HERALD ONLINE