Will Jordan, star in the making of the All Blacks, will play again on Saturday with the Crusaders for the first time after eight months of stoppage caused by “migraines”, announced Thursday the New Zealand franchise.
Named “revelation of the year” by World Rugby in 2021, he has scored 21 tries in 21 appearances since making his international debut in 2020. But he has not played a game since a victory for the Blacks against Australia in September in Rugby Championship, the tournament of the nations of the southern hemisphere.
He suffered from an inner ear problem, which doctors linked to migraines, causing the 25-year-old to feel dizzy and dizzy.
According to the Crusaders, he will start on Saturday at home in Christchurch against the Australians of Western Force (Perth). “He is getting better and better and has chosen to start this match after a few good weeks of training,” said coach Scott Robertson, “he is ready to play the 80 minutes if necessary”.
His performance will obviously be scrutinized with a view to the World Cup in September, for which he seemed a sure starter before his sick leave.
