Donald gets All Blacks call

Stephen Donald will start at inside centre for New Zealand in Saturday’s Tri-Nations showdown with South Africa in Hamilton.

Injuries to key midfielders Luke McAlister (broken cheekbone) and Conrad Smith (hamstring), plus the absence of Richard Kahui for the rest of the year with a shoulder injury, have forced coach Graham Henry’s hand for a game the All Blacks must win with a bonus point if they are to keep their title hopes alive.