Proctor Out, Who Steps In? | Auckland News

Billy Proctor’s South Africa tour ends abruptly after fracturing his shoulder blade — a brutal blow that sidelines him for 10-12 weeks. With hooker George Bell already out, the All Blacks are scrambling to fill the midfield void. Coach Dave Rennie hasn’t named a replacement yet, but options like Quinn Tupaea and Jordie Barrett are front-runners. Richie Mo’unga — with 56 caps and stellar form in Japan and the NPC — is quietly being eyed, though eligibility hurdles remain. Rennie stayed tight-lipped on Mo’unga, but with Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, and Ruben Love already locked in at fly-half, the next move could shake up the lineup. The injury ripple effect? Watch this space. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8e04e1ef93ee759f