Exciting winger Waisake Naholo returns to the All Blacks for their Rugby World Cup match against Georgia, 11 weeks after he fractured a leg bone in his Test debut.
The Highlanders wing has been included in the side to take on Georgia at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff for his first start since breaking his leg on debut against Argentina.
Naholo has travelled a well-documented route to get back to full fitness, including his herbal treatment back in Fiji.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says Naholo has been outstanding at training and that the electrifying pace that made him a super rugby stand out this year is back.
Naholo says he's excited about his pending return, though admits to a few nerves.
It's also been revealed the All Blacks have been singing a Naholo tribute song to him since it was posted on YouTube.
ALL BLACKS: Ben Smith; Waisake Naholo, Julian Savea, Conrad Smith, Sonny Bill Williams, Julian Savea, Dan Carter, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerome Kaino, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Charlie Faumuina, Dane Coles, Wyatt Crockett. Reserves: Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock, Owen Franks, Victor Vito, Sam Cane, Tawera Kerr Barlow, TJ Perenara, Malakai Fekitoa.
3 News
