Blues loose forward Akira Ioane will miss the start of Super Rugby Pacific due to his calf injury, joining captain Patrick Tuipulotu on the sidelines
Blues loose forward Akira Ioane will miss the start of Super Rugby Pacific due to his calf injury, joining captain Patrick Tuipulotu on the sidelines
15 February 2024
The blindside flanker's out for at least round one against the Fijian Drua and is in major doubt for week two against the Highlanders.
Ioane's played no part in preseason games after sustaining the injury last month.
Coach Vern Cotter says he's on the right track.
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