Christopher Reive Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·19 Jun, 2026 05:57 AM2 mins to read‌Leicester Fainga'anuku was a star for the Crusaders this season. Photo / PhotosportThe All Blacks will head into the July test window without the versatile services of Leicester Fainga’anuku.After exiting the Crusaders’ Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Chiefs under an injury cloud, the hybrid star was assessed to have a fibula fracture and high ankle sprain.

First reported by Newstalk

, the 12-test All Black will not be available for selection in the All Blacks’ first test window.