# New Zealand pair could miss Wales clash after injuries

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/new-zealand-pair-could-miss-wales-clash-after-injuries/
- Published: 2026-11-08T04:46:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T05:21:31+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/new-zealand-pair-could-miss-wales-clash-after-injuries-6533916
- Topics: UK, World

## Key points

- Barrett failed a head injury assessment against Scotland.
- Jordan may have tweaked a hamstring.
- New Zealand face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

## Summary

New Zealand could be without Jordie Barrett and Will Jordan for Saturday’s Nations Championship match against Wales after both were injured in the All Blacks’ 43-21 win over Scotland. Their possible absence would add to an already depleted squad and leave coach Dave Rennie awaiting assessments before confirming their availability.

Jordan appeared to tweak a hamstring in the second half, while Barrett was withdrawn after failing a head injury assessment following a collision with Blair Kinghorn. Rennie said the severity of Jordan’s injury was unclear and that he expected more clarity on Barrett later. New Zealand were within three points of Scotland at half-time after an ill-disciplined first half, but improved after the break; they are already missing several key players, including Ardie Savea.

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