Telea out of France clash
The All Blacks have suffered a double-injury blow for Saturday’s clash with France, with Sam Cane and Mark Telea both ruled out, while Les Bleus have also lost a couple of key players.
The All Blacks have suffered a double-injury blow for Saturday’s clash with France, with Sam Cane and Mark Telea both ruled out, while Les Bleus have also lost a couple of key players.
Embracing his Mzansi heritage, New Zealand speedster Mark Tele’a can’t wait to tackle the Springboks on the Highveld this Saturday.
Winger Mark Telea had been dropped from the New Zealand lineup for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final with Ireland after breaking team protocol.
New Zealand will be able to call on the speed of fit-again outside backs Will Jordan and Mark Telea when the All Blacks face the Springboks in Auckland on Saturday.
Finn Russell has been summoned straight back into Scotland’s starting lineup to play New Zealand at Murrayfield on Sunday just days after being recalled by coach Gregor Townsend.
Blues wing Mark Telea – who is half South African, half Samoan – chats about his rugby background, playing style and debut season in Super Rugby.