Ruben Love ruled out for the rest of 2026
The injury, sustained in South Africa, means Ruben Love will miss both Bledisloe Cup Tests against Australia and the end-of-year Nations Championship Tests in Europe.
Love has had a breakout 2026. He steered the Hurricanes to their first Super Rugby Pacific title in a decade, then started the first six tests of the year in the No 10 jersey: three at home against France, Italy and Ireland, and the first three tests of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the Springboks.
All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie said Love had been managing the ankle for much of the season.
"He sort of nursed it a little bit through Super Rugby. He's tough, Ruben."
Love was not named in the 34-player squad for the Bledisloe Cup, with Richie Mo'unga and Josh Jacomb selected as the specialist first five-eighths. Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie provide further cover.
The All Blacks open the Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies this Saturday at Eden Park. Limited tickets are available HERE.
New Zealand v Australia, 10 October 2026 at Eden Park, Auckland
Australia v New Zealand, 17 October 2026 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
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