Retallick to miss June Tests
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Steve Hansen will be without the services of Brodie Retallick for the Three Test series against France after scans picked up a small fracture near his shoulder.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said his lock would likely be out for six weeks with the injury.
"He hasn't got a pec tear which is great news but he has got a small fracture - I'm not even going to attempt to tell you what bone it is," he said.
"It's right in underneath his pec. He'll probably out for six weeks."
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The injury is untimely for the Chiefs who have had a number of injuries during the 2018 Super Rugby. Retallick will miss the Chiefs remaining regular-season matches against the Highlanders, Brumbies and Hurricanes.
Hansen said they were happy with the prognosis though, as a pectoral tear would have likely seen Retallick miss the entire season.
"If the Chiefs make the playoffs, he'll probably, maybe be back for the playoffs."
