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Proctor Out, Who Steps In? | Auckland News
Billy Proctor’s South Africa tour ends abruptly after fracturing his shoulder blade — a brutal blow that sidelines him for 10-12 weeks. With hooker George Bell already out, the All Blacks are scrambling to fill the midfield void. Coach Dave Rennie hasn’t named a replacement yet, but options like Quinn Tupaea and Jordie Barrett are front-runners. Richie Mo’unga — with 56 caps and stellar form in Japan and the NPC — is quietly being eyed, though eligibility hurdles remain. Rennie stayed tight-lipped on Mo’unga, but with Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, and Ruben Love already locked in at…
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