New Zealand call up replacements after concussion injuries in first test
Johannesburg, August 22 - The New Zealand Rugby Union has announced the inclusion of veteran prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi and promising lock Jamie Hannah in their tour squad for the upcoming matches in South Africa. This move comes after injuries sustained by Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord during the All Blacks' 33-16 victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park.
Both de Groot and Lord were forced to leave the game due to head injuries and will need to undergo World Rugby concussion protocols, potentially ruling them out of the second test scheduled for Cape Town next week. Veteran Tu'ungafasi, who played in the last two World Cups for the All Blacks, and Hannah, who made his first cap appearance as a late replacement against France in the Nations Championship, will join the team in South Africa.
The NZRU confirmed that Tu'ungafasi and Hannah will arrive in South Africa on Monday after departing New Zealand on Sunday.
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