First five eighth Josh Ioane has joined the All Blacks in Hamilton as the team prepares for this weekend’s Test against Tonga.

The 24-year-old was named on the bench for the first Rugby Championship clash against Argentina but was the only player in the matchday 23 not to feature in the 20-16 victory.

The All Blacks face Tonga at 2.35pm Saturday while the Wallabies meet Samoa at 9.30pm.

In 2011, Samoa beat Australia 32‑23 in Sydney.

It was the first time Manu Samoa had won a test match against Australia.

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