25 Jun 2017

McKenzie called in as cover

11:50 am on 25 June 2017

Chiefs fullback Damien McKenzie has been called in to the All Blacks squad as cover for the injured Ben Smith.

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Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Smith suffered a concussion in the first half of last night's game between the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions.

All Blacks midfielder Ryan Crotty is also in the casualty ward - he suffered a hamstring strain in the first half and will miss next week's second test in Wellington.

Crusaders centre Jack Goodhue will remain with the All Blacks squad as cover for Crotty.