Shoulder surgery set to sideline All Blacks prop Woodcock


WELLINGTON (Reuters) - All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock is looking increasingly likely to need surgery on his shoulder that will end his season, coach Steve Hansen said on Thursday.

The 110-cap Woodcock was named in the All Blacks' squad for the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship on Monday with the caveat that he would miss the start of the tournament as the extent of his shoulder injury is examined.

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