Injuries force All Blacks to shuffle squad

New Zealand have called up North Harbour’s Luke McAlister and hooker Corey Flynn into camp for the third and final test against the British and Irish Lions.

New Zealand have called up North Harbour’s Luke McAlister to replace the injured Aaron Mauger and have also brought hooker Corey Flynn into camp as a precaution after Derren Witcombe picked up a knee strain in Saturday’s 48-18 win over the British and Irish Lions.

“Luke is a midfield back who also covers 10 and can kick goals,” said All Blacks coach Graham Henry. “He has been in good form with the Junior All Blacks who beat Australia ‘A’ on Friday night.”