Covid outbreak in New Zealand camp ahead of first Ireland test

COVID: New Zealand head coach Ian Foster speaks to the media. Pic: INPHO/Photosport/Alan Lee

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster is one of four members of the camp who have tested positive for Covid. 

It seriously hampers All-Blacks preparations ahead of Saturday's first Test against Ireland.

In a statement released on Sunday night, the All Blacks confirmed that Foster, forwards coach John Plumtree, and players David Havili and Jack Goodhue had all tested positive, and are currently isolating at home.

🗞 SQUAD UPDATE | Head Coach Ian Foster and Assistant Coach John Plumtree have tested positive for Covid 19 and are isolating at home.

David Havili and Jack Goodhue have also tested positive and are also not with the team in Auckland.

Braydon Ennor has joined the team. pic.twitter.com/upp3GI6chg

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) June 26, 2022

Crusaders utility back Braydon Ennor has been called up to the squad, ahead of Saturday's first Test in Auckland.