WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Four players have been released by the All Blacks to play for the Hurricanes against the British and Irish Lions on Tuesday, the last midweek match of the Lions’ New Zealand tour.
Winger Julian Savea, center Ngani Leaumape, lock Vaea Fifita and utility back Jordie Barrett were not members of the All Blacks match 23 which beat the Lions 30-15 in Saturday’s first test at Eden Park.
They now get their chance to play against the tourists for the defending Super Rugby champion Hurricanes and whose lineup also includes former All Blacks Nehe Milner-Skudder, Jeff To’omaga-Allen and winger Cory Jane, who has been named on the bench.