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Rokocoko set to miss June Tests

Joe Rokocoko in action for Auckland
Rokocoko is New Zealand's fourth leading try scorer of all time

Winger Joe Rokocoko looks certain to miss New Zealand's home Tests against Ireland and England in June.

The 24-year-old will undergo surgery on a wrist injury sustained during the Auckland Blues' Super 14 defeat to Western Force last month.

And the recovery will keep Rokocoko - who has scored 43 tries in 48 Tests for the All Blacks - out for three months.

"The long-term risks outweigh any option to keep on playing for the short term," he said.

New Zealand play Ireland in a one-off match on 7 June before their two Tests against England on 14 June in Auckland and 21 June in Christchurch.




see also
World Cup try machines - Joe Rokocoko
28 Aug 07 |  Rugby Union

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