Despite the fuss made over Ardie Savea's new goggles heading into last night's Rugby World Cup clash against Canada, the All Blacks' flanker did not wear the eyewear for the whole time he was on the field.
Earlier this week Savea revealed he suffers from an eye condition and he would wear the goggles to protect his sight.
🥽 SAFETY FIRST! @ardiesavea becomes the first player to wear protective rugby goggles at the Rugby World Cup.
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) October 2, 2019
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In contact with Canada's Paris Taylor in the 73rd minute of the match, Savea was not wearing the goggles.
The All Blacks thrashed Canada 63-0.
Source: TVNZ
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