The All Blacks only named their squad on Sunday but already they’ve suffered an injury blow with Braydon Ennor ruled out for up to nine months TVNZ News reports scans have confirmed the midfielder ruptured a ligament in his right knee and will need surgery.
He suffered the injury during the South Island's thrilling win over the North on Saturday.
All Blacks Coach Ian Foster says he's gutted Ennor won't be available this year.
Foster says the selectors will name a replacement in due course once the All Blacks Test programme is finalised.
[Source: TVNZ]
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