Nonu to fill Umaga's shoes

Ma’a Nonu was today named as replacement for injured centre Tana Umaga in a New Zealand side featuring nine personnel changes for Friday’s World Cup clash against Canada.

Ma’a Nonu was today named as replacement for injured centre Tana Umaga in a New Zealand side featuring nine personnel changes for Friday’s World Cup clash against Canada.

The 21-year-old shone against the Italians after being introduced when Umaga went down with posterior cruciate damage in his left knee.

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