Rugby-All Blacks boosted by Roigard's return ahead of Australia showdown

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - New Zealand Training - The Lensbury hotel, London, Britain - November 1, 2024 New Zealand's Cameron Roigard during training Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) -New Zealand have been handed a timely boost ahead of their pivotal Rugby Championship tests against Australia with halfback Cameron Roigard cleared to return after a two-month layoff due to a foot injury.

Roigard has not featured since the second test of the France series in Wellington but will ease into action for Counties Manukau in their provincial match against Auckland at Pukekohe on Saturday, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday.