Liam Coltman

Liam Coltman is an impressive athlete with plenty of experience at provincial and Super Rugby level. He was called into the All Blacks during the Investec Rugby Championship as injury cover, having previously trained with the team on a number of occasions, and has been named in the full squad for the first time.

The abrasive and powerful hooker has both great commitment and work ethic and has cemented himself at the Highlanders, where he has played over 50 games.

Coltman is versatile and can cover prop as well, although the number 2 jersey is his preferred position.

He was part of the 2010 New Zealand Under 20 side that defended its world title, alongside teamamtes Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Julian Savea.