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Another step on the comeback trail for Sam Darry when Canterbury host Auckland in rugby's NPC

Another step on the comeback trail for Sam Darry when Canterbury host Auckland in rugby's NPC

8 August 2025

The six-test All Blacks lock made his injury return via the bench in last week's win over the reigning champions, the Wellington Lions ... in what was his first game back from shoulder surgery.

Darry's been promoted to start for tomorrow night's fixture.

He says the shoulder was fine, but the lungs ...

We'll have live commentary of tomorrow night's match from 7.10pm over on Gold Sport and iHeart Radio ... the same for tonight's Northland-Southland game in Whangarei.

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