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New Zealand's Jordan suffers hamstring tear

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Will Jordan sustained a minor hamstring tear during the Murrayfield victory, which officially sidelines him for the upcoming match against Wales. Assistant coach Neil Barnes stated that the team will monitor his recovery closely in hopes of having him available for the November 21 clash with England. Jordie Barrett has successfully passed two concussion tests following a heavy collision, though squad rotation means he will also likely sit out Saturday's game.

Key points

  • Jordan has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Wales in Cardiff due to a hamstring…: Jordan has been ruled out of Saturday's match against Wales in Cardiff due to a hamstring tear.
  • The All Blacks remain hopeful that Jordan can return for the England fixture and the fina…: The All Blacks remain hopeful that Jordan can return for the England fixture and the finals weekend at Twickenham.
  • Barrett is expected to miss the Wales match because of squad rotations but should return…: Barrett is expected to miss the Wales match because of squad rotations but should return to face England.

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Nov 10 : New Zealand's record try scorer Will Jordan has suffered a hamstring tear and could miss the rest of this month's Nations Championship but Jordie Barrett has come through his concussion tests.

• Jordan, who has a record 56 tries for the All Blacks, suffered the injury in the 43-21 win over Scotland at Murrayfield last weekend

• All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes said they were "hopeful" Jordan could feature when they face England on November 21 and then in the finals weekend at Twickenham from November 27-29

• Barnes told a press conference on Tuesday it was a minor tear, and that Jordan's progress would be monitored through the week but he was not going to be considered for Saturday's clash against Wales in Cardiff

• Barrett failed his initial head injury assessment following a heavy head-to-shoulder collision at Murrayfield but has since passed his next two concussion tests

• He is also not expected to feature against Wales, where the All Blacks are set to make many changes but he should return for the clash…

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