Leroy Carter ruled out of Northern Tour following ankle surgery

Winger Leroy Carter has undergone surgery for a high ankle injury and will miss the All Blacks' upcoming Northern Tour. The 27-year-old sustained the injury during the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park after being hip-drop tackled by Wallabies flanker Rob Valetini.

The injury adds to a growing list of players unavailable for the end-of-year campaign, which includes captain Ardie Savea, Luke Jacobson, Ruben Love, Caleb Clarke, and Ollie Norris. Additionally, Shannon Frizell, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Quinn Tupaea, and Will Jordan were forced from the field during the second Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney.

Frizell and Taukei’aho are currently awaiting scan results to determine the severity of their injuries. Tupaea is sidelined with a concussion, while Frizell, Jordan, and Taukei’aho have reported calf complaints.

Dave Rennie is expected to name a squad of up to 36 players for the Northern Tour following the NPC final. The tour includes tests against Scotland, Wales, and England as part of the inaugural Nations Championship.

How it developed

• Tue 20 Oct, 11:00amDave Rennie has used 52 players across nine tests and four tour matches this year.

Where reports differ

• Reports differ on the specific nature of Shannon Frizell's injury, with one citing a non-contact knee injury and another citing calf complaints.

Compiled from reports by The Post, Stuff, NZ Herald and Otago Daily Times.