‘He was struggling’: All Blacks coach reveals extent of Ruben Love’s injury

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Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 8:21 PM

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All Blacks playmaker Ruben Love has been ruled out of the Bledisloe Cup Tests with an ankle injury.
Coach Dave Rennie revealed Love is running at only 70 percent with no definitive recovery timeline set.
Midfielder Quinn Tupaea has recovered from a minor knee injury and is available for selection.

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All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie revealed that flyhalf Ruben Love will miss the upcoming Bledisloe Cup Tests against the Wallabies due to an ankle injury. Love, who started the first six Tests of the international season, reaggravated a persistent ankle niggle that had previously affected him during the Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Rennie noted that Love was currently only able to run at roughly 70 percent, leaving no definite return timeline. Meanwhile, midfielder Quinn Tupaea has recovered from a minor knee injury and is confirmed to be available for selection ahead of the first Test at Eden Park.

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‘He was struggling’: All Blacks coach reveals extent of Ruben Love’s injury

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