All Blacks Captain Ardie Savea Set for Shoulder Surgery, Likely Out for 2026
Savea’s recovery timeline will be set after surgery, and New Zealand said 10 players were injured in the South Africa series.
- On Monday, The All Blacks confirmed captain Ardie Savea requires shoulder surgery, likely ruling the number eight out for the remainder of the 2026 season following the South Africa series.
- Savea dislocated his shoulder during the third test of the four-test series against the Springboks, which South Africa won 3-1, compounding New Zealand's injury challenges from the tour.
- The All Blacks reported injuries to 10 players, including loose forward Luke Jacobson, sidelined four to five months with a torn elbow tendon, and winger Caleb Clarke with a ruptured shoulder tendon.
- Savea will miss next month's Bledisloe Cup Tests against Australia, with his exact return timeline uncertain until after the operation is completed.
- Other squad members like prop Ollie Norris are expected to return for the Super Rugby pre-season, while centre Quinn Tupaea could face the Wallabies after one to two weeks of recovery.
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All Blacks suffer Ardie Savea blow after bruising Springbok series
The All Blacks have suffered a major injury setback, with captain Ardie Savea set to undergo shoulder surgery after being injured during the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series against the Springboks.
Touched against Springboks, New Zealand's third line may miss the second part of the Championship of Nations in November.
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All Blacks captain Ardie Savea set to miss rest of year after shoulder surgery
The back rower dislocated his shoulder in the third Test against South Africa
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PressNewsAgencyAll Blacks captain Savea to have shoulder surgery, sidelined with no return date
SYDNEY, Sept 21 : All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will need surgery after dislocating his shoulder in the South Africa series and will miss at least next month's Bledisloe Cup tests against Australia. The All Blacks on Monday gave updates on 10 players, including the inspirational number eight, who were injur
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