Will Jordan, the All Blacks and Crusaders’ fullback, has been ruled out for the whole Super Rugby Pacific season owing to a shoulder injury.
Jordan will undergo surgery, which will keep him out of action for at least six months. He will also miss the All Blacks’ tests against England and Fiji in July.
“After assessment from the Crusaders medical team, he will undergo surgery and as a result be unavailable for selection during the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season,” according to a statement released by the Crusaders.
The 25-year-old missed the start of last season owing to an inner ear condition, but returned to help the Crusaders win their 11th Super Rugby title.
It’s a big setback for the team, which lost Richie Mo’unga, Sam Whitelock, and Leicester Fainga’anuku in the offseason, and new addition Leigh Halfpenny is expected to miss the season.
The reigning champions kick off the season against the Chiefs on Friday night in Hamilton.
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