New Zealand: Jordan is preparing to play again after eight months out

New Zealand: Jordan is preparing to play again after eight months out


Posted May 4, 2023 at 9:20 am — Updated May 4, 2023 at 9:38 am.

Mary Mahi

This Saturday, with the Crusaders, Will Jordan, as a new rugby superstar, will play again after an eight-month hiatus.

Good news for Will Jordan and all New Zealand rugby player. Indeed, this Saturday, in the Crusaders jersey, the full-back or winger, now 25 years old, will be able to officially lead the lawn. Great comeback after eight months out. This downtime was also long due to a “migraine”. Doctors say that “migraine” is clearly linked to a problem in the inner ear. Then it made him feel dizzy or even dizzy. The news of his big comeback was officially announced, no later than Thursday, by his New Zealand franchise, via his account Twitter Official. This comeback should also please the All Blacks selection, as Jordan has been heralded as one of the future stars of his sport. During 2021, World Rugby named him ‘Revelation of the Year’.

21 tries scored in 21 selections for the All Blacks

Will Jordan has been wearing the New Zealand national team jersey since 2020. In 21 matches already played for the All Blacks, since his international debut, the Christchurch native has already scored a total of 21 tries. However, his last appearance for New Zealand was the previous September. Then it was on the occasion of the Rugby Championship meeting, and he scored a victory over the Australian national team. This Saturday, still according to Crusaders franchise Will Jordan will start, in a contested meeting at home, on the Christchurch side, against the Western powerhouse Australians. In the press release to formalize the news of his big comeback, his coach Scott Robertson responded, announcing privately about him: “He’s getting better and better and he’s chosen to start in this match after a few weeks of training. He’s ready to play 80 minutes if needed.”

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