Ioane returns to the All Blacks for Ireland clash
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Former Blues wing or midfielder Reiko Ioane has been called into the All Black squad.
He was initially not selected for the for coach Dave Rennie's first squad of the year, but has joined the team in Auckland ahead of the third test of the year against the Irish at Eden Park.
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Ioane, 29 has been called in after Leroy Carter left the field against Italy while Fehi Fineanganofo was unavailable for selection both due to shoulder injuries.
The 88-test All Black had been on sabbatical in Ireland during the Super Rugby season, winning the United Rugby Championship, but was unwanted for the first two tests of Rennie's tenure against France and Italy.
Rennie will name his squad for the test against Ireland on Thursday afternoon.