All Blacks Sweating on McKenzie’s Ankle Ahead of South Africa Test Opener
Dave Rennie said Cam Roigard and Will Jordan are expected back, while Damian McKenzie remains a doubt after twisting his ankle.
- All Blacks coach Dave Rennie confirmed injury replacement Richie will not be picked for the first test, while the team monitors fullback Damian McKenzie after he twisted his ankle on Tuesday against the Sharks.
- Following a 50-19 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, Rennie praised the team's progress as they prepared in Pretoria for the upcoming series against the Springboks.
- Scrumhalf Roigard and winger Jordan are expected to be available for next week, while captain Ardie Savea, who arrived in South Africa on Thursday, will join the squad after being rested until the tests.
- Tour captain Hooker Codie Taylor praised the team's improving set-piece, stating, "We can be really happy and confident with the steps we're taking," though the Springboks match will be tougher.
- Josh Moorby may retain the No. 11 jersey following Caleb Clarke's tour-ending shoulder injury, while Rennie praised contributions from Peter Lakai and Anton Segner, demonstrating squad depth heading into the series.
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New Zealand sweating on injury concerns ahead of first test against Springboks
Aug 16 : New Zealand coach Dave Rennie admitted on Saturday to some concern over the injury status of first-choice fullback Damian McKenzie ahead of the four-test series against world champions South Africa that starts in Johannesburg on August 22.McKenzie has been struggling with an ankle problem that kept h
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All Blacks sweating on McKenzie’s ankle ahead of South Africa test opener
New Zealand is sweating on the fitness of fullback Damian McKenzie for the start of the test series against South Africa in Johannesburg next week.
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