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Rugby: Wave of injuries provides opportunities in All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship [SOUND]

# Rugby: New Zealand coach Scott Robertson says a wave of injuries has provided opportunities for players who deserve a chance to play for the national team. He has named one uncapped player, flanker Simon Parker, in his 36-man squad for the Rugby Championship, which begins this month when the All Blacks play back-to-back Tests in Argentina. Tevita Mafileo, Kyle Preston and Leroy Carter have been included as part of a seven-man injury cover group. Robertson says Parker deserves this opportunity:

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