New Zealand has provided a new opportunity for Hoskin Sotutu after he was not selected for this year’s All Blacks. Sotutu has been included in the All Blacks XV squad for their upcoming two-match tour in the northern hemisphere against Munster and Georgia next month.
The Blues player excelled in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, setting a record with 12 tries by a forward during his team’s championship-winning season. There were rumors that Sotutu might consider representing Fiji, as he is eligible through his father, former test player Waisake, or England through his mother Adelita.
The squad also features Isaia Walker-Leawere, the son of former Flying Fijians captain Kele Leawere. Additionally, Kini Naholo, the younger brother of former All Blacks winger Nehe Naholo, and Emoni Narawa have been named among the outside backs. George Bower, known as the “Humble Horse” and also referred to as the “Fijian Bulldozer,” has been selected as one of the props.