New Zealand coach Scott Roberton on Sunday announced the withdrawal of fly-half Beauden Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor from next week's Test against Ireland due to head injuries sustained in the win against Ireland. 'England.
The All Blacks' medical staff ruled that they should be subject to a mandatory 12-day rest period after failing an assessment for possible concussion, which forced them to leave the field during the victory (24-22). ) against the English at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Both 33-year-olds will miss Friday's test against XV du Trèfle in Dublin, but Robertson said they would be able to take part in the following match on November 16 against France in Paris, being allowed to train during the previous week.
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Taylor was forced off the field in the sixth minute at Twickenham, with substitute Asafo Aumua playing the remainder of the match. Barrett came out in the second half after having notably succeeded in two transformations and an assist for full-back Will Jordan's try.
Their coach recognized that the two players – who have 226 caps between them – would ” miss “ in Dublin, where Damian McKenzie should find the opening again.
Robertson will call on all-rounders Ruben Love and Harry Plummer to deal with injuries, as well as a hooker whose name has not yet been revealed.
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