International Rugby
Injured Williams to miss France series on home soil
Sonny Bill Williams will miss New Zealand’s Test series against France this month with a knee injury.
New Zealand will have to do without Sonny Bill Williams for the three-Test series against France after the centre aggravated an old knee injury in training.
A scan on the problem has revealed a loose piece of bone in the knee joint and, after undergoing keyhole surgery, Williams is expected to be unable to train for at least four weeks.
The 32-year-old’s absence is a blow for the All Blacks, particularly with Ryan Crotty – Williams’ usual partner in the centres – battling to overcome concussion symptoms.
Coach Steve Hansen is also without influential skipper Kieran Read, who is continuing his recovery from back surgery, for the series on home soil.
The first Test against Les Bleus takes place in Auckland on June 9, followed by games in Wellington and Dunedin.
INJURY UPDATE | @SonnyBWilliams ruled out of #SteinlagerSeries against France.
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— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) June 1, 2018
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