The Dominion Post's Toby Robson believes Victor Vito is hitting form at the right time.
"Victor Vito has been thrust into a potentially leading role ending any doubt about the fickle nature of the All Blacks upcoming World Cup campaign.
Incumbent test No 8 Kieran Read's cup hopes hung in the balance last night as he flew back to Christchurch for scans on a high ankle sprain suffered early in the 25-20 loss to the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
With utility Adam Thomson's hyper-extended elbow in a similarly precarious state, Vito has bolted in terms of both prominence and importance less than a week after leapfrogging Liam Messam into the 30-man cup squad.
All Blacks coach Graham Henry remains hopeful Read can still play at the cup, but it appears he may not be ready for the opening match against Tonga in Auckland on September 9."
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