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France 24
03-08-2025
- Sport
- France 24
All Blacks scrum-half Roigard out of Argentina Tests
Roigard suffered a stress fracture to his foot while playing in last month's 3-0 home series sweep of an under-strength France. Scan results confirmed he won't be fit for Tests against the Pumas in Cordoba on August 16 and Buenos Aires a week later, robbing New Zealand of a speedy half, who has emerged as a key player under coach Scott Robertson. The 24-year-old's availability for two home Tests against South Africa in September is unclear. Robertson will need to dig into his scrum-half depth when naming a 36-man squad on Monday to travel to Argentina. Noah Hotham was already ruled out with an ankle injury, leaving only Cortez Ratima available from the three scrum-halves involved in the France series. Robertson may consider a recall for 23-cap scrum-half Finlay Christie, whose last test was more than a year ago against England. Another candidate is Otago Highlander Folau Fakatava, who made two bench appearances against Ireland in 2022. Robertson had previously said first-choice prop Tyrel Lomax and winger Caleb Clarke will miss the Argentina Tests as they recuperate from injury, along with Hotham and back-rower Luke Jacobson. Captain Scott Barrett is likely to be included after missing the last two French Tests with a calf muscle complaint. His brother and playmaker Beauden Barrett is also expected to be available after shaking off an injury, along with key forwards Tupou Vaa'i, Wallace Sititi and Tamaiti Williams.
CNA
03-08-2025
- Sport
- CNA
All Blacks scrumhalf Roigard out of Argentina tests due to stress fracture
All Blacks scrumhalf Cam Roigard will miss their opening Rugby Championship tests against Argentina this month after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot, New Zealand Rugby said on Sunday. The 24-year-old reported pain following their 3-0 series win over France last month, with scans confirming the fracture. Roigard started the first two tests against the French. "He will not travel to Argentina and his likely return to play will be assessed in two weeks," NZR said in a statement, adding that their Rugby Championship squad would be announced on Monday. The All Blacks play Argentina in Cordoba on August 16 with the second test in Buenos Aires a week later.
