All Blacks strengthen their squad depth a year before the World Cup
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Businessday
A year before the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand believes it has strengthened its squad depth after lessons from its tour of South Africa and victories over Australia. The All Blacks will travel to Europe with several players injured, but young replacements and veterans returning to form have impressed their coach, according to Ian Ransom’s article.
New Zealand is relying on the depth of its squad after beating Australia in the Bledisloe Cup series, Businessday reports. Coach Dave Rennie must nevertheless contend with several injuries ahead of the final Nations Championship tests against England, Scotland and Wales.
Full-back Leroy Carter will remain in New Zealand after ankle surgery. Shannon Frizell, who has a knee injury, and Samisoni Taukei’aho, who injured his calf in Saturday’s win in Sydney, could also miss the matches. The Rugby World Cup is a year away.
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