Injured Tuipulotu to miss All Blacks game against France

Patrick Tuipulotu of the All Blacks receives the lineout ball during the Bledisloe Cup match against Australia at Optus Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Perth, Australia. Photo: Getty Images

All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been ruled out of tonight's Nations Championship opener against France in Christchurch due to a calf injury, New Zealand Rugby said.

Tuipulotu had been named as a replacement for the game. Jamie Hannah, 23, takes Tuipulotu's place on the bench.

Reuters