The All Blacks have suffered a second injury setback on the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour.
Centre Billy Proctor fractured his shoulder blade during New Zealand’s 38-21 victory against the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Friday night and will return home.
The 27-year-old will not require surgery but is expected to be sidelined for 10 to 12 weeks.
The All Blacks have yet to confirm who will replace Proctor in the squad.
Coach Dave Rennie may be tempted to call up flyhalf Richie Mo’unga, who is eligible for selection again having made two appearances for Canterbury in the NPC after returning to New Zealand from Japan.
Hooker George Bell was ruled out last Monday after suffering an injury at training, prompting the call-up of Bradley Slater.
The All Blacks face the Sharks at Kings Park on Tuesday, before taking on the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
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