He subsequently appeared several more times for New Zealand but was dropped a month out of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in favour of Victor Vito. Since his debut in 2008 he won 40 test caps for the All Blacks.
He continued playing for New Zealand after making his debut in 2008, but was replaced a month before the 2011 Rugby World Cup to make way for Victor Vito.  Over the course of his career, he earned 40 test caps for the All Blacks.