All Blacks loose forward Anton Segner will return to New Zealand after being ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour through injury.
Segner has undergone minor surgery to treat an infection in his ankle joint and will return home to continue his recovery.
All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that an injury replacement will not be called into the squad at this stage.
Segner made his Test debut against Italy in Wellington in July and has featured prominently during the tour of South Africa, including a standout performance in the 50-19 win over the Bulls in Pretoria.
The All Blacks will now turn their attention to the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town at 3am Sunday.
