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All Blacks' illness woes continue as Will Jordan gets Covid

June 28, 2022
Will Jordan scores against the Wallabies.

Will Jordan scores against the Wallabies. (Source: Photosport)

Will Jordan won't be taking any part in the All Blacks first Test against Ireland on Saturday as he's tested positive for Covid-19.

Richie Mo'unga is also a doubt as he battles a stomach bug.

It comes as coaching staff Ian Foster, John Plumtree and Scott McLeod have also tested positive for Covid.

Will Jordan now has Covid and Richie Mo'unga has a stomach bug. (Source: 1News)

All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar on Monday revealed that Schmidt will assist at trainings on Tuesday and Thursday ahead of the first Test at Eden Park on Saturday night.

Schmidt's inclusion follows the positive test results for head coach Foster and assistant Plumtree, with McLeod, another assistant, testing positive on Monday morning.

READ MORE: Joe Schmidt drafted in to help All Blacks amidst Covid crisis

Midfielders David Havili and Jack Goodhue have also been ruled out for this week after testing positive, with their Crusaders teammate Braydon Ennor drafted in as cover.

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