All Blacks wing Will Jordan in race against time to play again this year
All Blacks winger Will Jordan is facing uncertainty regarding his availability for the remainder of the season due to a minor hamstring tear. The team is currently preparing for upcoming tests against Wales and England.
Why it matters
Jordan is a key player for the All Blacks, and his injury status affects team strategy and performance in international rugby competitions.
The All Blacks have confirmed Will Jordan has a hamstring tear, putting the star wing in doubt for the rest of the season.
Jordan limped from the field in last week's win over Scotland at Murrayfield and while he was likely to miss this weekend's clash with Wales in Cardiff regardless of fitness, it was hoped he might be available for the following test against England and the Nations Championship finals.
However, it's now been revealed he has what All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes described as a minor hamstring tear, which can take from a few days to a couple of months to heal.
"At this stage, it's not conclusive where he's at," Barnes told reporters on Wednesday.
"It's a minor tear, but it depends how quickly it starts to heal this week. We'll see how that progresses as the week comes along."
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