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'Genuine deep cut': Picture of gruesome Sam Cane head injury revealed

Sam Cane of New Zealand receives medical attention before leaving the pitch with an injury during the Autumn Nations Series match between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

New Zealand back-row Sam Cane has revealed the extent of a head injury sustained during his side’s gritty 23-13 victory over Ireland at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.

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Former skipper Cane exited the game in the final minutes after a head injury requiring stitches, potentially sidelining him for New Zealand’s upcoming Test against France in Paris.

“Sam Cane needed stitches and he’s undergoing an HIA (head injury assessment). The doctor had a hell of a job, it was a genuine deep cut,” head coach Scott Robertson told NZ press overnight.

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The 20-min red card explained by referee Karl Dickson

Referee Karl Dickson explains the 20-min red card system that is in place during the Autumn Nations Series.

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The 20-min red card explained by referee Karl Dickson

Referee Karl Dickson explains the 20-min red card system that is in place during the Autumn Nations Series.

The 32-year-old was relentless in Dublin and was instrumental in the All Blacks’ victory, leading New Zealand’s tackle count with nine and absorbing several big hits in a fiercely physical encounter.

Ireland’s hopes of revenge for last year’s 28-24 World Cup quarter-final loss to the All Blacks fell short, ending their 19-match unbeaten run in Dublin. Will Jordan’s try and six penalties from Damian McKenzie sealed the visitors’ win, overshadowing Ireland’s promising start to the second half, which briefly reduced the deficit after a try from Josh van der Flier and eight points from Jack Crowley.

The highly anticipated rematch was billed as a contest between world heavyweights but it was New Zealand who controlled much of the first half, with only tight last-ditch defending from Ireland keeping the score within reach.

It didn’t come without a physical cost for Cane, who received the nasty gash to the head a few minutes before the full time whistle was blown. It required at least eight stitches to his forehead but ‘warrior’ Cane didn’t seem too put out.

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Sam Cane
Sam Cane’s nasty-looking cut to the forehead.

The veteran has played 93 matches for New Zealand with a 78 per cent win rate, scored 12 tries, and served 5137 minutes in the black jersey. For the Chiefs, he has 110 matches, 68 wins and 14 tries.

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BH 2 days ago

RedWarrior would say that this is fake news and the photo was Photoshopped

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Chiefs Mana 2 days ago

He would call it arrogant to post it online and then start talking about Reiko again

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MakeOllieMathisAnAB 3 days ago

Bloody hell Razor, what are you thinking putting Koro Cane through this every week? Do you you make your Grandad carry his own shopping too?

Tell Peter Lakai to put down the playstation controller and get out there.

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Deplorable 3 days ago

Mmm, I thought rucking was banned a long time ago……

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LRB 3 days ago

Bloody hell, that's some gash. Talk about taking one for the team!

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Icefarrow 1 day ago

Child's play for him. Already broken his neck in South Africa. Man's a machine.

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muku 3 days ago

103 test matches not 93

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