 He was chosen as one of four new caps for the All Blacks 2009 end of year tour to Europe and made his first test appearance in the 20–6 victory against Italy in Milan.As well as the All Blacks, Junior All Blacks and the New Zealand Maori, he played for the New Zealand Sevens, and represented New Zealand at U-21 and U-19 levels.He was part of the New Zealand Sevens team that won a gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.