New Zealand’s captain Kieran Read likely to be fit for first Test with Lions

• He is desperate to play, says assistant coach Ian Foster• All Blacks to name side on Wednesday evening UK timeNew Zealand look set for a major boost with news that their captain Kieran Read is on course to face the British & Irish Lions in Saturday’s first Test at Eden Park.Read’s injury-hit year began with a wrist problem, while the latest setback – a broken thumb – has ruled him out since late April. But the 97-cap No8 looks set to return for Auckland, with his All Blacks team-mate Sam Whitelock and the assistant coach Ian Foster leading acclaim for a player whose impact on the series …