IT IS an integral part of the All Black media routine that everyone gets exposure and takes his turn in the hot seat. Young and old, shy and verbose, as part of their duty as an All Black all are expected to talk.

Second-row pair Greg Rawlinson and Ross Filipo will join the New Zealand senior squad this week after injuries to Ali Williams and Keith Robinson.

Junior All Blacks captain Daniel Braid has called on a number of ousted New Zealand internationals to prove their worth in the team’s IRB Pacific Nations Cup title defence.

The Wallabies will have joint captains during their upcoming nine-match Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series with Phil Waugh and Stirling Mortlock to share leadership duties.

Uncapped duo Brendon Leonard and John Schwalger have been called up to the New Zealand squad for the Tests against France, Canada and the upcoming Tri-Nations tournament.