Dane Coles welcomes a son

All Black hooker Dane Coles and his partner Sarah have welcomed the arrival of a son in Wellington this afternoon.

The hooker left Argentina yesterday morning for the birth and Jax Ronnie Coles arrived safely today weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces (3.

9kg).

Coles, who had been expected to head home after the Argentina Test on Sunday morning for the birth, received an SOS call yesterday.

His absence has meant Keven Mealamu will start against the Pumas with Nathan Harris poised to make his debut off the bench at La Plata.

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