 McDonald will not risk playing against Wales |
New Zealand full-back Leon MacDonald has withdrawn from the Test against Wales on Saturday. The Canterbury Crusaders star misses the the match in Hamilton after suffering from persistent headaches.
MacDonald was also forced to sit out the All Blacks' defeat by England last weekend after complaining of headaches during training.
A veteran of 18 Tests, the 25-year-old suffered a series of concussions last year and was further injured in a collision during the Super 12 final loss to Auckland on 24 May. All Blacks doctor John Mayhew said scans had given MacDonald a clean bill of health but medical advice suggested he should rest.
Auckland Blues utility back Mils Muliaina will make his first Test start against Steve Hansen's side as a replacement for MacDonald.
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