All Blacks Injury Crisis Before Springboks | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

All Blacks face a major injury crisis ahead of their crunch Test against South Africa, with prop Ollie Norris joining four others sidelined—this time with a knee cartilage issue. His absence hits hard as the team gears up for their first match against the Springboks. Meanwhile, halfback Noah Hotham is set to join the squad, offering some hope, while Cortez Ratima’s fitness remains uncertain. If Ratima can’t play, Kyle Preston may step in. Cam Roigard is expected to start at halfback after recovering from a calf injury. The team is scrambling to name a replacement for Norris, but they’ve got…