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All Blacks' TJ Perenara Out of Second England Test Due to Injury

Scrumhalf Perenara sidelined after sustaining knee injury; Finlay Christie expected to start in crucial Auckland match.

  • Perenara injured in first test and replaced at halftime by Christie.
  • Noah Hotham called up as cover, joining uncapped Cortez Ratima in the squad.
  • Assistant coach Holland says Perenara's injury is less severe than initially feared.
  • England's Joe Marler also ruled out, with Fin Baxter or Bevan Rodd likely to start.
  • New Zealand aims to maintain their 30-year unbeaten record at Eden Park.
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