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.
After making appearances for New Zealand multiple times, he was dropped from the team a month before the 2011 Rugby World Cup to make way for Victor Vito.  Since his first appearance in 2008, he has earned 40 test caps for the All Blacks.