Images of a worse-for-wear Rieko Ioane have emerged as the All Blacks arrive in France for the second leg of their Northern Tour - with the star player struck down with mumps.
Ioane, 20, is the second player after teammate Jack Goodhue to be infected with mumps on tour, almost certainly ruling him out of this weekend's Test against France in Paris.
The All Blacks coach also said Jerome Kaino could miss games after injuring a knee ligament. (Source: Other)
Speaking today, coach Steve Hansen said that he was uncertain as to Ioane's involvement while in France.
"It will be touch and go. [Ioane] trained this morning - it will depend on how well he comes through the week, we'll wait and see."
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