Retallick to miss Springboks clash, Laumape also sidelined

New Zealand star Brodie Retallick will miss at least the All Blacks’ clash with South Africa due to a shoulder injury.

Retallick suffered the injury during his team’s 46-24 victory over Argentina in Nelson on Saturday.

The 27-year-old, who helped the All Blacks win the 2015 Rugby World Cup, has been ruled out of New Zealand’s meeting with the Springboks in Wellington on September 15.

Patrick Tuipulotu has been called up as Retallick’s replacement, the All Blacks confirmed.

UPDATE: Brodie Retallick will miss next week’s Test against South Africa at least after suffering a shoulder injury in last night’s Test. @PattyTuipulotu has been called in Retallick will have a scan this week to determine the extent of his injury. 1/2

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 9, 2018

Retallick may yet miss further matches, with New Zealand confirming he would undergo scans on the injury.

In a further blow, they also revealed Ngani Laumape would be sidelined for “at least a couple of weeks” due to a knee injury.

2/2 @NLaumape will be out of rugby for at least a couple of weeks after injuring his knee in last night’s Test. The All Blacks squad flies to Wellington today to prepare for the Test against South Africa. #InvestecRugbyChampionship

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 9, 2018

The All Blacks have won their opening three Rugby Championship matches to sit top of the table.

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