McKenzie in as All Blacks concerned over Smith concussions


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 25 Jun 2017

Rugby Union - British and Irish Lions vs Maori All Blacks - Rotorua, New Zealand - June 17, 2017 - British and Irish Lions player Ben Te’o is tackled by Maori All Blacks player Damian McKenzie. REUTERS/Stringer

AUCKLAND (Reuters) - Damian McKenzie has been brought into the All Blacks squad for the British and Irish test series after fullback Ben Smith was forced off with concussion in the first match on Saturday.

Smith left the field in the first half of the 30-15 victory after making some uncharacteristic errors under the high ball.

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