Senior New Zealand players Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor were ruled out of next week's Test against Ireland because of head injuries.
Senior New Zealand players Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor were ruled out of next week’s Test against Ireland because of head injuries.Senior New Zealand players Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor were ruled out of next week's Test against Ireland because of head injuries.
“Codie’s a world class hooker, among the best two or three in the world, and in great form,” Robertson told New Zealand media in a Zoom call on Sunday.“They’ll be missed obviously but they’ll be around giving their wisdom and preparing the rest of the players.”is likely to be reinstated as flyhalf, having come off the reserve bench to land the match-winning conversion at Twickenham.
“He’s pretty laid back, D-Mac , he’ll take whatever role is required. He’s had the keys for a period of time and he’s got them back in his hands now,” Robertson said.
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