Kieran Read (L) of New Zealand's All Blacks chats with coach Steve Hansen as they celebrate beating France after their third and final rugby union test match in New Plymouth, June 22, 2013. REUTERS/Nigel Marple
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - All Blacks loose forward Kieran Read has been withdrawn from the New Zealand side for the first test against England on Saturday due to ongoing concerns over concussion-like symptoms, while Sam Cane has been ruled out of the three-match series with a knee injury.
Bullocking winger Julian Savea is also a doubt for the opening clash at Eden Park with a long-standing knee injury that will require a scan later on Tuesday.
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