All Blacks lose Ethan de Groot for South Africa Tests
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Wellington: Prop Ethan de Groot has been ruled out of New Zealand s Rugby Championship matches against South Africa, the All Blacks said Friday, addin...
Wellington: Prop Ethan de Groot has been ruled out of New Zealand's Rugby Championship matches against South Africa, the All Blacks said Friday, adding to the team's injury woes.
De Groot is sidelined for the two-Test tour by a neck injury, the All Blacks posted on their social media platforms.
He will remain in New Zealand for treatment, with Canterbury Crusaders prop George Bowers drafted in as cover.
New Zealand play South Africa in Johannesburg on August 31 and Cape Town on September 7.
All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu and full-back Stephen Perofeta had already both been ruled out of the South Africa tour with calf injuries.