All Blacks skipper Sam Cane ruled out for SIX months

All Blacks captain Sam Cane revealed on Thursday he will be sidelined for up to six months with a pectoral muscle tear, ruling him out of Super Rugby Aotearoa and most of the international season.

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Sam Cane suffered the chest muscle injury in the Chiefs’ win over the Blues last Saturday and will undergo surgery next week.

“I’ll be out for a wee while, hopefully no longer than six months,” he said.  

“I’m obviously disappointed but really positive that it’s an easy fix. I’m looking forward to getting into some rehab post-surgery and doing that really well, so I am coming back in good shape.”

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The All Blacks hope to play a 15-Test schedule this year, including hosting Italy and Fiji in July, the Rugby Championship and a northern hemisphere tour.

Sam Cane has previously returned from a broken neck that kept him out the game for almost a year and numerous concussions.

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