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All Blacks Extend Unbeaten Run as Will Jordan Is Ruled Out With Hamstring Tear

Jordan's hamstring tear forces selection changes that will test New Zealand's depth as coaches prioritise maul defence for Saturday's Test in Cardiff.

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Sep 12, 2026; Baltimore, MD, USA; New Zealand All Blacks wing Will Jordan (14) tosses the ball in the second half of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry: South Africa Springboks v New Zealand All Blacks at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brent Skeen-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The All Blacks beat Scotland 43-21 in Edinburgh on Saturday in a win dedicated to long-serving team security head Logan Cadwallader.
  • Will Jordan suffered a minor hamstring tear at Murrayfield and will miss the Wales Test on Saturday with his availability for the subsequent England game in doubt.
  • Jordie Barrett has passed head-injury assessment protocols and is available for selection but is not expected to be named in the match day 23 for Cardiff.
  • Wales face their own fitness question with No.8 Aaron Wainwright pictured in a protective boot and missing training as medical staff assess him ahead of team selection.
  • Coaches have flagged maul defence and finer defensive detail as focus areas and say the All Blacks can make multiple changes despite a growing injury toll while preparing for the finals at Twickenham.