Rugby: Robinson called into Junior ABs

Wellington and Hurricanes hooker Ged Robinson will join the Junior All Blacks at the Pacific Nations Cup in Fiji as cover for Waikato's Aled de Malmanche who has been called into the All Blacks squad.

Meanwhile, Waikato and Chiefs mid-field back Callum Bruce will join the team to cover Counties Manukau's Lelia Masaga who joined the All Blacks squad late last week as cover for Rudi Wulf.

De Malmanche has been called into the All Blacks squad as cover for Andrew Hore, who suffered rib cartilage damage in last night's 22-27 loss to France. George Whitelock will replace Adam Thomson, who has been ruled out with a broken bone in his right hand.

Hawke's Bay Karl Lowe also returns to the Junior All Blacks after paternity leave.

- NZPA