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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has declared himself ready to return to test rugby

    All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has declared himself ready to return to test rugby


    De Groot missed the two tests in South Africa with a back injury, but returned for Southland in the NPC last week.

    The first-choice loosehead says his rare outing at provincial level proved he's back to fighting fit...



    Both the All Blacks and Wallabies are having a day off in Sydney ahead of naming their teams tomorrow.

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