Roigard return a boost for All Blacks after chastening defeat

Cam Roigard of New Zealand warms up ahead of the International Test Match between New Zealand All Blacks and France at Sky Stadium on July 12, 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

New Zealand have been handed a timely boost ahead of their pivotal Rugby Championship tests against Australia with halfback Cameron Roigard cleared to return after a two-month layoff due to a foot injury.

Roigard has not featured since the second test of the France series in Wellington but will ease into action for Counties Manukau in their provincial match against Auckland at Pukekohe on Saturday.