Rumours are starting to fly that former All Black Carl Hayman is wanting to return to New Zealand to play his rugby, after departing for Newcastle at the end of last year.

Hayman has been out of action in the English Premiership for the last month due to injury, and has been spending his time here in New Zealand - and it seems he's been bitten by the New Zealand bug, and a return down under may not be too far away.

At this stage it's all rumours, so no one really knows where he plans to play over the next year or two. But if he is indeed planning to return to New Zealand it's great news for the All Blacks, and New Zealand rugby in general.

Hayman is without doubt the best prop in the game at the moment, and while the All Blacks have been able to continue their dominance in the front row, having a guy like Hayman available would be an added bonus for Henry's team. Front rowers around the world will be hoping he stays put in Newcastle, because there wouldn't be many who would want to face up against Hayman, Hore and Woodcock. New Zealand fans, on the other hand, will be praying the rumours turn into a reality.

Unfortunately for Otago fans (that's you, Israel) Hayman is reportedly interested in making a switch to Taranaki (obviously due to his fondness for farming), which of course would make him available for the Hurricanes.

Whether or not he moves to Taranaki or Otago the most important thing is that he does come home, because the All Blacks are a far better team with guys like Hayman involved.