Aug 6 (Reuters) - All Blacks coach Ian Foster faces concerns over the fitness of experienced second row forward Brodie Retallick and centre Braydon Ennor ahead of naming his squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday.
The pair suffered knee injuries during their 23-20 win over Australia in Dunedin on Saturday, leaving Foster in doubt over their availability with less than five weeks until New Zealand's World Cup opener against France on Sept. 8.
The All Blacks have a perfect record so far in 2023 and face South Africa in a World Cup warm-up on Aug. 25 at Twickenham before taking on the French in their tournament opener.
New Zealand have also been drawn to face Italy, Uruguay and Namibia in the group phase of the World Cup as they seek to win the title for a fourth time.
"The overall objective was to win this test but also get this squad to the starting line of the World Cup all in a good space."
Persons:
Ian Foster, Brodie Retallick, Foster, We've, Richie Mo'unga, Michael Church, Simon Cameron, Moore
Organizations:
Blacks, Rugby, Australia, New, France, Twickenham, All Blacks, Wallabies, Thomson
Locations:
Dunedin, South Africa, Zealand, Italy, Uruguay, Namibia, Melbourne, New