Rokocoko set to miss June Tests

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.

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