# Wainwright gives Wales injury scare for All Blacks

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/wainwright-gives-wales-injury-scare-for-all-blacks/
- Published: 2026-11-10T13:16:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T22:07:34+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/crvg6gzg59d1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Wainwright is a major doubt for Wales against New Zealand.
- Taine Basham and Taine Plumtree are possible replacements.
- Will Jordan is out; Jordie Barrett is available.

## Summary

Wales face the possibility of losing Aaron Wainwright for Saturday’s Nations Championship match against New Zealand in Cardiff. The number eight has a leg injury, is wearing a protective boot and missed Tuesday’s training; his absence would weaken Wales’ carrying game and leadership among the forwards.

Assistant coach Dan Lydiate said Wainwright has not been ruled out, describing the injury as minor while medical staff work to assess his availability. If he cannot play, Taine Basham or Taine Plumtree could replace him; New Zealand will be without wing Will Jordan, while Jordie Barrett is available after completing head injury protocols. Wales have won two of four matches and sit fifth in the six-team northern hemisphere table.

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