The Highlanders back Hayden Parker's horror run of injuries continues after being ruled out for the entire upcoming Super Rugby season.
Otago pivot Hayden Parker dots down at Forsyth Barr Stadium Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Parker suffered a knee injury in pre-season training.
The Otago playmaker ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in a similar injury to that which struck midway through the 2016 campaign.
Parker had only returned to full-time training in recent weeks.
"We are all pretty gutted for Hayden," coach Tony Brown said.
"He has worked so hard to get back to fitness and was really looking forward to the season. We wish him well with his rehab."
Parker has scored 86 points in 30 Highlanders appearances since 2013, playing largely as a back-up to All Blacks pivot Lima Sopoaga.
Experienced Tasman first five Marty Banks, who was a part of the team last year, has been signed as a temporary injury replacement.
Banks was due to start a contract with Italian club Treviso after the NPC last year, but delayed that because of personal circumstances.
He'll now head off after the Super Rugby season.
-RNZ
