Roigard and Tavatavanawai ruled out of Springboks tests

Monday 1 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 1 Sep 2025, 1:22pm

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Halfback Cam Roigard and midfield back Timoci Tavatavanawai will miss the All Blacks' home tests against the Springboks due to injury. Roigard is recovering from a stress fracture in his foot, while Tavatavanawai has been sidelined for 12 weeks with a broken arm. Leicester Fainga'anuku has been called into the squad ahead of the Eden Park match.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 1 Sep 2025, 9:01am

   Tavatavanawai, Roigard to miss Springboks tests (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 1 Sep 2025, 10:01am

   All Blacks v Springboks: The last time the All Blacks lost at Eden Park (opens in new tab)

   • All Blacks v South Africa: Leicester Fainga’anuku called into All Blacks camp ahead of Eden Park test (opens in new tab) Mon 1 Sep 2025, 1:22pm