18 October, 2020
WELLINGTON AFP: All Blacks wing George Bridge is out of the second Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia after suffering a training injury that could sideline him for six months, the New Zealanders said Thursday.
Bridge started in the 16-16 draw against the Wallabies last weekend and had been expected to feature in Auckland on Sunday before the All Blacks’ injury woes deepened.
“George Bridge will be out of rugby for up to six months after suffering a chest injury in field training yesterday,” the All Blacks tweeted.
“He’ll be assessed over the next 48 hours to determine the next course of action.”
Bridge will also miss the southern hemisphere’s four-nation Rugby Championship due to be held in Australia starting at the end of the month.