Ardie Savea OUT of Springboks-All Blacks Test in Baltimore
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the remainder of the 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series against the Springboks due to a shoulder injury. Coach Dave Rennie confirmed the injury occurred during the team's recent loss in Soweto, forcing Savea to sit out the final Test in Baltimore.
Why it matters
The loss of a key captain and player significantly impacts the competitive balance and leadership structure of a high-profile international rugby series.
Ardie Savea (left) and Quinn Tupaea (right) suffered injuries in the All Blacks' defeat to the Springboks
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry finale against the Springboks in Baltimore, USA, head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed.
The number eight came off with an injury in the first-half of their 29-24 defeat to the Boks in Soweto, and it seems that will be the last we see of him in the Greatest Rivalry series.
This will come as a major blow to the All Blacks, who had already lost the likes of Caleb Clarke, George Bell, Anton Segner and Billy Proctor during their tour of South Africa.
Savea had already missed the opening block of the Greatest Rivalry tour after being rested, but it now seems like he will take no further part in the Test series either.
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