Caleb Clarke on the charge for the All Blacks. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of this weekend's second test against France in Wellington with a high ankle injury.
He suffered the injury during Thursday's training run.
Clarke is having scans to establish the extent of the injury and his likely return to play, however he has been ruled out of the remainder of three-test series against France.
Emoni Narawa will start in Wellington for the All Blacks. Photo: Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz
The final test is next weekend in Hamilton. The All Blacks lead the series 1-0 following their 31-27 win in the first match in Dunedin.
Clarke has been replaced in Saturday's matchday 23 by Emoni Narawa.
Narawa, who was initially named in the squad as injury cover, comes onto the right wing, with Rieko Ioane, originally picked in the No.14 jersey, switching back to the left wing, where he started in last weekend's win in Dunedin.
It's disappointing for Clarke, who missed selection in the opening test against France and was looking to cement himself in the All Blacks starting side after a tough Super Rugby season for the Blues, in which he failed to score a try.
Saturday's test between the All Blacks and France is part of a double header in Wellington which kicks off with the O'Reilly Cup clash between the Black Ferns and Wallaroos.
