Karl Tu'inukuafe to join All Blacks as injury replacement

Chiefs and North Harbour prop Karl Tu'inukuafe is to join the All Blacks squad as an injury replacement.

Tu'inukuafe will join the squad for the Steinlager Series after prop Tim Perry suffered a hamstring strain yesterday. Perry will be reviewed by Crusaders medical staff over the next few days.

The All Blacks squad will hold a camp in Christchurch from Sunday 27 May – Tuesday 29 May before assembling in Auckland on Sunday 3 June to prepare for the first Test.