Flynn out for New Zealand

Hooker Corey Flynn has been ruled out of New Zealand’s remaining Test matches against Wales and England.

Flynn suffered a broken left arm during the All Blacks’ 18-16 victory over Munster in Limerick on Tuesday night.

He will be replaced on the bench against Wales this weekend by Hikawera Elliott. A decision on whether to summon a tour replacement for Flynn will be made after the Wales game.

New Zealand face England at Twickenham on Saturday week.

All Blacks doctor Deb Robinson said: “Corey complained of soreness yesterday, and an x-ray in Cardiff yesterday evening confirmed he has suffered a fracture to his left forearm.”

Prop Tony Woodcock, meanwhile, will start at loosehead against Wales – having avoided a ban in his disciplinary hearing in Dublin last night.

Woodcock was cited for striking an opponent with his hand during New Zealand’s 22-3 win against Ireland last weekend.

He admitted committing an act of foul play, but International Rugby Board judicial officer Professor Lorne Crerar considered it did not warrant a red card - and therefore no further sanction was appropriate.

A decision on the All Blacks tighthead position this weekend is still to be made, with Neemia Tialata currently recovering from a viral infection.