Even after two stunning tests, Nehe Milner‑Skudder was in a state of shock as he received word of his inclusion in the All Blacks' World Cup squad.
Milner‑Skudder's sudden rise is best summed up by the fact he did not recognise All Blacks manager Darren Shand's number when he called to deliver the good news yesterday.
At home surrounded by family, the unknown number flashed up on his phone. He wasn't sure whether to answer, at first.
Milner‑Skudder says his pinching himself as he didn't really have the World Cup or even going over to watch the World Cup on his radar at the start of this year.
