New Zealand's Mo’unga returns to stake World Cup claims

South Africa have named their team for the second Test against New Zealand
Richie Mo'unga last played for New Zealand in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. Pic: ©INPHO/Photosport/Andrew Cornaga

Richie Mo'unga last played for New Zealand in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. Pic: ©INPHO/Photosport/Andrew Cornaga

New Zealand flyhalf Richie Mo'unga will don an All Blacks jersey on Tuesday for the first time since the last World Cup final as ​he makes a bid for a place in the squad for next ‌year’s global tournament.

Mo'unga will start against the Lions at Ellis Park as New Zealand play the last game against provincial opposition on their eight-match tour of South Africa.

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