Auckland Tuatara forward Taki Fahrensohn has been selected in the 13-strong Tall Blacks side to tour Japan this week ahead of their World Cup Qualifier matches later in August.
His selection caps a terrific year for the talented Aucklander. He made his Tall Blacks debut earlier in the year before being selected again in the Asia Cup side.
The 23-year-old Fahrensohn starred for the Tuatara as he helped his side reach the final of the Sal’s NBL in what was a coming-of-age season for the Auckland Grammar product.
The Tall Blacks will play a pair of friendly matches in Atsugi this week ahead of returning to New Zealand for games against Saudi Arabia and Jordan on 25 and 29 August respectively.