All Blacks captain Ardie Savea set for shoulder surgery, out for 2026
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:27 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will have surgery on a dislocated shoulder, effectively sidelining him for the rest of 2026. The injury occurred during the third test of the four-test series, where South Africa emerged victorious with a 3-1 series win. Savea's recovery timeline remains uncertain but he will miss the upcoming Bledisloe Cup against Australia. Other team members, including Luke Jacobson and Caleb Clarke, are also out due to injuries sustained during the series, while Anton Lienert-Brown and Billy Proctor are dealing with significant setbacks. This series has taken a substantial toll on the All Blacks’ roster.
- •Savea dislocates shoulder during third test against South Africa.
- •Recovery timeline for Savea not yet determined after surgery.
- •Luke Jacobson and Caleb Clarke also sidelined with injuries.
- •Anton Lienert-Brown and Billy Proctor face lengthy recoveries.
- •Bledisloe Cup series next month without key players.
- 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — All Blacks captain Ardie Savea set to miss rest of year after shoulder surgery
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — All Blacks captain Ardie Savea set for shoulder surgery, likely out for 2026
"Captain Ardie Savea will have surgery on his damaged shoulder and likely won't play again in 2026 as the All Blacks count the injury cost of their Greatest Rivalry rugby series in South Africa. Savea dislocated his shoulder during the third test of the four-test series which South Africa won 3-1. The duration of his rehabilitation will not be known until his surgery has been done but it is likely to be months, immediately ruling him out of next month's Bledisloe Cup series against Australia.
"The back rower dislocated his shoulder in the third Test against South Africa
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 8:27 AMAll Blacks captain Ardie Savea set to miss rest of year after shoulder surgery
The back rower dislocated his shoulder in the third Test against South Africa
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 5:49 AMAll Blacks captain Ardie Savea set for shoulder surgery, likely out for 2026
Captain Ardie Savea will have surgery on his damaged shoulder and likely won't play again in 2026 as the All Blacks count the injury cost of their Greatest Rivalry rugby series in South Africa. Savea dislocated his shoulder during the third test of the four-test series which South Africa won 3-1. The duration of his rehabilitation will not be known until his surgery has been done but it is likely to be months, immediately ruling him out of next month's Bledisloe Cup series against Australia.
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