Fletcher Newell Sidelined: All Blacks Face Australia Without Him

Fletcher Newell will miss the All Blacks' Rugby Championship test against Australia due to a calf injury. Newell was injured in New Zealand's recent 18-12 loss to South Africa. Ethan de Groot and George Bower have been called up for the critical match in Sydney as both teams seek better results.

Fletcher Newell has been ruled out of the All Blacks' Rugby Championship test match against Australia next Saturday because of a calf injury, according to New Zealand Rugby on Sunday. Newell sustained the injury during New Zealand's 18-12 defeat to South Africa in Cape Town last week, after replacing Tyrel Lomax.

Ethan de Groot and George Bower have been called up to the squad for the crucial test in Sydney. Both teams are eager to secure a victory after a string of disappointing results. The All Blacks have lost three of their last four matches, including consecutive defeats to South Africa, while Australia sits at the bottom of the Rugby Championship table.

(With inputs from agencies.)