Changes to All Blacks squad as injuries hit hard

Noah Hotham (left) has been called to South Africa while prop Ollie Norris (right) is returning home PHOTO: ALL BLACKS

More injury worries for hte All Blacks on their tour of South Africa with the first test less than a week away.

Halfback Noah Hotham called to South Africa as the All Blacks shuffle players in the key position.

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Cortez Ratima sustained a knee injury during the All Blacks' 50-19 victory over the Bulls as the All Blacks prepare for the first test against the Springboks at Ellis Park this Sunday (NZT).

First-choice halfback Cam Roigard has yet to feature on the tour and has a minor calf injury, however he is expected to be available for the first test.

A replacement is likely to be called for prop Ollie Norris who suffered a knee cartilage injury. Norris will return home and is expected to be sidelined for six weeks.

Norris had come off the bench in two games on the tour and is the fourth All Black to return home from South Africa.