Rugby: Graham to join Chiefs in South Africa

Chiefs lock Kevin O'Neill is returning home with an achilles injury. Photo / Getty Images

Chiefs lock Romana Graham is on his way to South Africa to join the Chiefs squad for their rugby Super 14 clash against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Tight forward Kevin O'Neill is returning home due to an achilles injury flaring up in the first half of the Chiefs' 19-8 victory over the Sharks in Durban at the weekend. O'Neill played 40 minutes of the match, but did not return to the field in the second half. He will undergo scans and further assessment on his achilles when he returns to New Zealand.

Graham, who stands at 2.02m and weighs in at 116kg, is new to the Chiefs and Super 14 this season. He is due to arrive in South Africa on Tuesday morning (NZT).

- NZPA