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Rugby - All Black fullback Smith to miss Highlanders' Africa tour

Published 29/04/2017, 10:56
© Reuters. South Africa's Springboks Mtawarira tackles New Zealand's All Blacks Ben Smith during their Rugby Championship match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - All Blacks fullback Ben Smith has been ruled out of the Otago Highlanders' South Africa tour after suffering an ankle strain in the 57-14 trouncing of the Stormers on Friday.

The Highlanders captain will miss next week's match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein and the following game against the twice champion Bulls in Pretoria, local media reported, citing a team spokesman.

Smith will target a return for the May 20 match against Western Force in Perth.

His absence opens the door for Richard Buckman, who replaced Smith at fullback earlier in the season when he was out with concussion.

© Reuters. South Africa's Springboks Mtawarira tackles New Zealand's All Blacks Ben Smith during their Rugby Championship match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington

Highlanders coach Tony Brown also has Matt Faddes as another option for the number 15 jersey.

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