News | Rugby

12 Sep 2025 16:26

| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |

NZCity News

News

Home > News > Sports > Rugby

All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is declaring himself ready for arguably his biggest test start in nearly three years

All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is declaring himself ready for arguably his biggest test start in nearly three years

12 September 2025

Taukei'aho takes the place of the concussed Codie Taylor for the rematch with the Springboks in Wellington tomorrow.

The last time he started a test match of this magnitude was against Scotland in Edinburgh in 2022.

After a knee injury wrecked his 2024, Taukei'aho says it's been a long road but he's been grateful for the support of the likes of forwards coach Jason Ryan.

Live commentary on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeart Radio from 7 tomorrow night.

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY COVERAGE WITH ACCESS SOLUTIONS. ELEVATING YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS TO A HIGHER LEVEL

>> More Rugby News

Subscribe to NZCity's Rugby articles

© 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

Other Rugby News

12 Sep: The unravelling from a win in Cordoba to a maiden loss in Buenos Aires is guiding how the All Blacks prepare for the Springboks re-match tomorrow in Wellington

12 Sep: South Africa's reference to their rugby reserves bench as a "bomb squad" has extended from the men to their women's side for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against the Black Ferns at Exeter

11 Sep: New All Blacks wing Leroy Carter hopes to channel his experiences on the biggest Sevens stages when he makes his test debut on Saturday night

11 Sep: Leroy Carter is ready to be the latest custodian of an iconic All Blacks jersey

11 Sep: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has rewarded form in naming his squad of 23 for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against the Springboks in Wellington

10 Sep: Former All Blacks coach John Hart believes South Africa's mentor Rassie Erasmus has shown he is prepared to gamble by making sweeping changes for Saturday's re-match against New Zealand in Wellington

10 Sep: Former All Blacks coach John Hart has expressed surprise at Springboks mentor Rassie Erasmus' decision to opt for wholesale backline changes in Saturday's re-match against New Zealand at Wellington

Top Stories

RUGBY
All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho is declaring himself ready for arguably his biggest test start in nearly three years More...

BUSINESS
Secondary teachers are optimistic the Government will pull through, even though the latest pay offer has been rejected. More...

Today's News

Law and Order:
The cordon around the site of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' death is set to be lifted 16:17

Law and Order:
The mother of the Marokopa children was in court on driving charges just hours after her former husband was shot dead 15:27

Law and Order:
Court hears details of Hakyung Lee's 'descent into madness' before children's deaths 14:57

Motoring:
Aussie Supercars rookie Aaron Cameron's set the fastest time in first practice at the opening Enduro Cup round in South Australia 14:57

Law and Order:
Cordons are expected to be removed later today from the road where Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips was shot dead 14:47

Soccer:
One of the Wellington Phoenix's best players is back as new head coach Bev Priestman continues to build an impressive women's roster 14:07

Law and Order:
Another two youths have been charged with murder after the death of a 15-year-old in Napier earlier this year 13:47

Entertainment:
The Long Walk proves yet again why Stephen King’s stories are perfect for the big screen 13:07

Education:
FBI releases images of 'person of interest' in search for Charlie Kirk's killer 12:57

Soccer:
Macey Fraser is coming home to the Wellington Phoenix 12:27

News Search

© 2025 New Zealand City Ltd