Rugby: Kahui back

Richard Kahui. Photo / Sarah Ivey.

All Blacks centre Richard Kahui is on Waikato's bench for their ITM Cup game against North Harbour at Albany tomorrow, ending an eight-week stint on the sidelines.

Kahui has been out of action since injuring his shoulder in the All Blacks' opening Tri-Nations test against South Africa on July 10.

In the only change to the starting lineup, Brendon Leonard replaces Tawera Kerr-Barlow at halfback.