File photo: GettyInjured All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been ruled out of rugby for up to six months. Scans and specialist examination have revealed a tear in Cane’s right pectoral tendon, and he will undergo surgery next week. His expected recovery time is four to six months post-surgery, ruling him out of part of the All Blacks season as well. Cane was disappointed. "We are all disappointed for Sam, but we have full faith in the medical team around him and we wish him well for his surgery and rehabilitation.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 01, 2021 03:22 UTC