captain Kennedy Tukuafu out for six months with hamstring injury
Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu will miss the remainder of the 2026 rugby season following a hamstring tear sustained during a Super Rugby Aupiki match. The injury requires surgery, marking another setback in a series of physical challenges for the veteran player.
Why it matters
The loss of a key leader and co-captain significantly impacts the team's performance and leadership structure for the upcoming season.
Kennedy Tukuafu will miss the rest of the 2026 season because of a hamstring injury. Photo / Photosport
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