Cam Roigard withdrawn from All Blacks squad for Sharks match as precaution
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard has been pulled from the squad for Wednesday's tour match against the Sharks in Durban due to a tight calf.
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard has been withdrawn from the squad for the upcoming match against the Sharks in Durban as a precautionary measure due to a tight calf. Kyle Preston will start at halfback, with Cortez Ratima moving to the bench to replace Roigard.
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Cam Roigard withdrawn from Sharks game due to tight calf
The All Blacks say the move is a ‘precautionary measure’ and he will be replaced on the bench by Cortez Ratima.
RNZ
All Blacks suffer scare as Cam Roigard pulled from lineup
Star halfback Cam Roigard won't be involved in the All Blacks game against the Sharks on Wednesday morning.
NZ Herald
Cam Roigard out of All Blacks squad for Sharks match
Kyle Preston will start, with Cortez Ratima moving to the reserves.
Newstalk ZB
Cam Roigard out of All Blacks squad for Sharks match
The All Blacks have scratched halfback Cam Roigard from the 23-man squad as a precaution for tomorrow morning’s tour match against the Sharks in Durban.
1News
Roigard pulls out of All Blacks match against Sharks
The All Blacks' top halfback had been named on the bench for the match in Durban but has been replaced by Cortez Ratima due to a tight calf.