All Blacks without Read for first World Cup clash

New Zealand expect number eight Kieran Read to miss most of the round-robin stage at the World Cup after tests showed he has torn a ligament in his left ankle.

All Blacks without Read for first World Cup clash

New Zealand expect number eight Kieran Read to miss most of the round-robin stage at the World Cup after tests showed he has torn a ligament in his left ankle.

All Blacks loose forward Adam Thomson, who has an injured elbow, is also set to be ruled out of the hosts' tournament-opening clash with Tonga on September 9, team doctor Deb Robinson said.

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