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Rugby: All Blacks center David Havili uncertain for World Cup opener against France

All Blacks center David Havili is set to miss the Rugby Championship and the rest of Super Rugby Pacific with a hamstring injury, which also makes him a doubt for the 2023 World Cup, his Canterbury Crusaders club announced on Thursday.

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Rugby: All Blacks center David Havili uncertain for World Cup opener against France

All Blacks center David Havili is set to miss the Rugby Championship and the rest of Super Rugby Pacific with a hamstring injury, which also makes him a doubt for the 2023 World Cup, his Canterbury Crusaders club announced on Thursday. .

The 28-year-old is indeed not guaranteed to be back in time for the World Cup opener against hosts France on September 8, even though his club coach Scott Robertson , wanted to be optimistic.

Havili limped off in the Crusaders' 42-18 home win over the Waratahs last Saturday. According to Robertson, his unavailability could reach two months. New Zealand will begin their Rugby Championship campaign, the tournament of the major nations of the southern hemisphere, on July 8 in Argentina.

The All Blacks will then face reigning world champions South Africa the following week in Auckland. Havili was added to the injured list along with Crusaders third line Cullen Grace, who suffered a dislocated knee in the same game. "Both are unfortunately out of the Super" rugby campaign, Scott Robertson told reporters. “We are really disappointed for both of them because they contribute greatly to our team,” added the Crusaders coach.

However, Robertson believes Havili will be able to play in the Rugby World Cup. "I'm sure he can, it will only be a matter of weeks" that the center will miss, he explained. Havili has 25 caps for the Blacks since 2017. His last appearance for New Zealand was in a 25-25 draw against England at Twickenham last November.

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