Luke Romano Returning Home From Chicago

The All Blacks locking stocks have taken another hit in sad circumstances.

Luke Romano is returning home to New Zealand due to a family bereavement.

All Black assistant coach Ian Foster said they will not be bringing anyone over as cover, meaning a likely test match debut for Scott Barrett alongside Patrick Tuipulotu in the starting fifteen.

Vaea Fifita also comes further into the reckoning as a possibility on the bench.

via Radio Sport