All Blacks: Mathewson called up

Alby Mathewson. Photo / Getty Images

Wellington halfback Alby Mathewson will join the All Blacks again this week after Jimmy Cowan suffered a rib injury in the win over the Wallabies in Melbourne.

Cowan struggled off the field late in the first half and is in serious doubt for the return test in Christchurch.

Meanwhile hooker Keven Mealamu's loving being fit, and not battered and bruised. He says it's nice to be injury free and he's loving riding the flow that they're on.

Both sides have arrived in Christchurch and train today.

The All Blacks can secure the Tri-Nations trophy and the Bledisloe Cup for another year with a win this weekend.

- NEWSTALK ZB