Injured Jordie Barrett out of second Bledisloe Cup Test
SYDNEY: New Zealand suffered a setback ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday with Jordie Barrett ruled out injured.
New Zealand's Jordie Barrett will miss the second Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia due to a tight calf injury, leaving him out of Saturday's match in Sydney. The veteran centre will be replaced by Timoci Tavatavanawai, who will make his third Test appearance. Chay Fihaki is also expected to come on as a potential substitute.
Barrett's absence adds to a long list of injuries for the All Blacks, with Asafo Aumua, Anton Segner, Ethan Blackadder, Leroy Carter, Richie Mo unga, Ruben Love, and Ardie Savea all sidelined. New Zealand previously defeated Australia 50-19 in the first test of the series.
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