Head coach Foster among four Covid cases for All Blacks

New Zealand's preparations for Saturday's first Test against Ireland have been thrown into chaos, after they confirmed four positive Covid-19 cases in their group, among them head coach Ian Foster.

In a statement released on Sunday night, the All Blacks confirmed that Foster, forwards coach John Plumtree, and players David Havili and Jack Goodhue had all tested positive, and are currently isolating at home.

Crusaders utility back Braydon Ennor has been called up to the squad, ahead of Saturday's first Test in Auckland.

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