Ben AfeakiNew ZealandThe All Blacks are flying Chiefs prop Ben Afeaki over to South Africa for their match against the Springboks this coming weekend.

Afeaki will be standing in for injured Owen Franks.

Franks who has picked up a groin injury will be assessed today, but does seem likely to miss the final match of The Rugby Championship on Saturday when the All Blacks face the Springboks.

Afeaki made his debut for the All Blacks earlier this year against France and made quite a global impact among supporters.

The most likely scenario is that he will start from the bench and Charlie Faumuina will start at number 3 against the Springboks.

The All Black captain Richie McCaw is also set to make a return from his injury this weekend.

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