All Blacks Reshuffle Squad Amid Injury Setbacks for Northern Tour

Three key players are sidelined ahead of the All Blacks' upcoming matches in Japan and Europe, prompting the inclusion of new talent.

Ethan Blackadder, Luke Jacobson, and Dalton Papali'i have been ruled out due to injuries, affecting the All Blacks' lineup for their Northern Hemisphere tour.
Peter Lakai, an uncapped 21-year-old flanker, and Josh Lord, a lock, have been called up to join the squad as replacements.
The All Blacks will begin their tour with a match against Japan in Yokohama on October 26, followed by games against England, Ireland, France, and Italy.
Coach Scott Robertson expressed disappointment over the injuries but emphasized the opportunity for new players to prove themselves.
The team will reassess the injured players' conditions before traveling to England to determine if further replacements are needed.