Rawlinson rewarded as All Blacks bring in new blood

SOUTH African-born lock Greg Rawlinson has been called into the New Zealand squad ahead of their Tests against Ireland and Argentina.

Mon, 29 May, 2006 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan

Rawlinson moved to New Zealand five years ago and has previously rejected overtures from the Springboks to remain in All Black contention.

Blues team-mate Troy Flavell returns, and there are first call-ups for Southland prop Clarke Dermody and Crusaders wing Scott Hamilton.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.​

Continue reading within unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber benefits.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Robbie Henshaw tackles Bautista Delguy 6/11/2026 Six Nations and Sanzaar face new battle with World Rugby in bid to scrap relegation
A view of a scrum 22/11/2025 Springbok scrum looms but Ireland focusing on themselves in the set piece
Stuart McCloskey 9/11/2026 Ireland ready to be creative as more injuries ask tougher questions of them
CourtsRugbyPlace: New ZealandPlace: Buenos AiresPlace: IrelandPlace: AucklandPlace: North AmericaPlace: ChristchurchPlace: WellingtonPlace: NZPerson: RawlinsonPerson: Greg RawlinsonPerson: Troy FlavellPerson: Clarke DermodyPerson: Scott HamiltonPerson: Graham HenryPerson: Jerry CollinsPerson: Sitiveni SivivatuPerson: Tony WoodcockPerson: Eddie O’SullivanPerson: HenryPerson: Andrew EllisPerson: Conrad SmithPerson: Nick EvansPerson: Sione LauakiPerson: Angus MacdonaldPerson: James RyanPerson: Donny StevensonPerson: Jono GibbesPerson: Kristian OrmsbyPerson: Joe McDonnellPerson: L. MacDonaldPerson: I.Person: ToeavaPerson: TuitupoPerson: L. McAllisterPerson: P. WeepuPerson: T. WoodcockPerson: A. OliverPerson: G. SomervillePerson: C. JackPerson: J. CollinsPerson: C. MasoePerson: M.Person: J. CowanPerson: C. DermodyPerson: T. FlavellPerson: C. HaymanPerson: D. HillPerson: M. HolahPerson: A. HorePerson: D. HowlettPerson: J. KainoPerson: B. KelleherPerson: C. LaulalaPerson: L. McAlisterPerson: R. McCawPerson: A. MaugerPerson: K. MealamuPerson: M. MuliainaPerson: C. NewbyPerson: M. NonuPerson: G. RawlinsonPerson: J. RokocokoPerson: R. So’oialoPerson: A. WilliamsPerson: C. BrucePerson: G. FeekPerson: R. FilipoPerson: H. GearPerson: J. GibbesPerson: S. LinklaterPerson: J. McDonnellPerson: D. ManuPerson: L. MessamPerson: J. ParingataiPerson: C. SmyliePerson: P. TitoEvent: Super 14Event: Triple CrownEvent: Churchill CupOrganisation: All BlacksOrganisation: New ZealandOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: ArgentinaOrganisation: SpringboksOrganisation: All BlackOrganisation: BluesOrganisation: SouthlandOrganisation: CrusadersOrganisation: PumasOrganisation: New South Wales Waratahs
<p>IN POSSESSION: Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho</p>

'It feels like a problem for future Ireland, not for me': McCloskey on centre succession planning

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Donal Lenihan
Donal Lenihan

Inside rugby

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited