All Blacks call up replacements after concussion injuries in first test
The New Zealand All Blacks have called up Ofa Tu'ungafasi and Jamie Hannah as injury replacements for Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord. Both players suffered head injuries during the first test match against South Africa and are currently undergoing concussion protocols.
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Player safety and concussion management remain critical issues in professional rugby, impacting team depth and tournament outcomes.
New Zealand have called up veteran prop forward Ofa Tu'ungafasi and promising lock Jamie Hannah to their tour squad in South Africa as injury replacements for Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord, who were hurt in Saturday's first test win over the Springboks in Johannesburg, the New Zealand Rugby Union said.
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