Kane is also absent against Namibia?

Marion Clouds, Media365, Posted on Mon Sept 11, 2023 at 5:10pm.

After withdrawing at the last minute against France, New Zealand captain Sam Kane will miss the match against Namibia scheduled for Friday.

Could Sam Kane’s health be more worrying than expected? In fact, the All Blacks captain missed last Friday’s match against France (27-13 defeat), due to a back injury that occurred the day before the opening match of the 2023 World Cup, and the All Blacks captain has not returned to training since then. . “Sam didn’t train today (Monday).” We will not take risks with him because he is an important player for us », Jason Ryan, New Zealand national team forwards coach, explained in a press conference. As a result, Kane may miss his team’s second match, scheduled for Friday in Toulouse against Namibia (9pm kick-off). However, on Saturday, Ian Foster sounded somewhat optimistic. “I don’t think it will continue. At the moment I don’t know if he will be able to apply for Namibia. But the medical staff doesn’t seem too concerned at the moment.

J. Barrett will be back soon, and Blackadder will arrive on Monday

In addition, it has already been confirmed that Tyrell Lomax and Shannon Frizell will not play the match against Namibia, while Jordie Barrett could return. ” It is progressing day by day so we will make a decision based on this development Foster confirmed this Monday. Finally, called up for reinforcements following Emoni Narawa’s package, third-line Ethan Blackadder is expected on Monday in Lyon, where the All Blacks’ base camp is being set up. “We’re a bit tight in sectors 6 and 7, in particular because of Sam’s (Kane) back problems. We know it won’t last, but having Ethan with us will allow us to flesh out this area. “, as the New Zealand coach admitted in statements reported by L’Equipe. “He will bring a lot of energy,” said Scott Barrett enthusiastically regarding the Crusaders player. The guys love what he does. »