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Roigard ruled out of All Blacks' clash with Sharks
Stephen Foote • August 11th, 2026 8:10 am
Cam Roigard | Photo: John Davidson/Photosport
Halfback Cam Roigard will no longer feature in the All Blacks' second match of their South Africa tour against the Sharks, ruled out with a calf injury.
The All Blacks described the move in a statement as a "precautionary measure", understandably unwilling to risk their superstar pivot ahead of the upcoming first Test against the Springboks.
Cortez Ratima will replace him on the bench, with Kyle Preston remaining as No. 9.
The All Blacks kick off against the Sharks at 5am, Wednesday (NZ time), after closing out a scrappy 38-21 win over the Stormers in their opener on Saturday.
All Blacks team to play Sharks
1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Josh Lord, 5. Sam Darry, 6. Tupou Vaa'i, 7. Luke Jacobson (c), 8. Wallace Sititi, 9. Kyle Preston, 10. Ruben Love, 11. Caleb Clarke, 12. Jordie Barrett, 13. Quinn Tupaea, 14. Fehi Fineanganofo, 15. Damian McKenzie.
Bench: 16. Bradley Slater, 17. Ollie Norris, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Ethan Blackadder, 20. Semisi Ta'eiloa, 21. Cortez Ratima, 22. Timoci Tavatavanawai, 23. Emoni Narawa.
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