 He was a late call up to the side, haven replaced Allan Hewson who injured himself in training prior to the team's departure.He failed to make any appearance in the test side, but did play against South of Scotland team in Galashiels to make his first All Blacks appearance, winning 30–9.He made further two appearances, winning 18–15 and 18–6 against London Division and South and South-West Counties respectively.