All Blacks lose Proctor to fractured shoulder on South Africa tour

All Blacks centre Billy Proctor has been ruled out of the remainder of the team's tour in South Africa after sustaining a fractured shoulder blade. The injury necessitates his return home, creating a vacancy within the squad roster.

Following the announcement, concerns regarding the player's status have been voiced by coaching staff, with Dave Rennie expressing disappointment over the injury and its impact on the tour's progression.