Hames handed surprise All Blacks start against Springboks


AUCKLAND (Reuters) - Kane Hames has been given his first All Blacks start as coach Steve Hansen bolstered his side's pack for their Rugby Championship match against South Africa on Saturday.

Hames has made two previous test appearances, both off the bench, against Australia and replaces Joe Moody who was ruled out for the rest of the season after dislocating his shoulder last week against Argentina.

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