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Rugby Union Enthusiasts Rejoice as All Blacks Star Will Jordan Makes Successful Return to Action
Christchurch, [Date] – In a heart-warming development for rugby union fans, the versatile All Blacks back Will Jordan made a triumphant return to the pitch during a National Provincial Championship (NPC) warm-up match between Tasman and Southland in Christchurch on Friday.
Jordan, who missed the entire season due to a shoulder injury, with his last appearance being the 2023 Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa, showed no signs of discomfort as he took the field for a 60-minute stint with the Mako. The 26-year-old, who can comfortably play at full-back and on the wing, even managed to cross the whitewash and score one of Tasman’s tries in their convincing 36-7 victory.
“Firstly, it’s great to be back in the Tassie colours,” Jordan told 1News after the match, which was played in front of a record-breaking crowd at the Christchurch Rugby Club. “The game was pretty open, so there was more running for the legs than contact for the shoulder, but I’m feeling really good.”
The presence of several interested spectators, including All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson and his assistants, Scott Hansen and Tamati Ellison, as well as former Crusaders and New Zealand fly-half Richie Mo’unga, further highlighted the significance of Jordan’s return to action.
Alongside Jordan, fellow All Blacks squad members David Havili, Noah Hotham, and Ethan Blackadder were also in action for Tasman, with Havili representing the province for the second successive week. Havili, who acknowledged his desire to improve on his recent Super Rugby performances, expressed his enthusiasm for rejoining the national team camp and getting “stuck in.”
As the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina looms, the successful return of Jordan, coupled with the participation of other All Blacks stars, bodes well for the national team’s preparations and their quest for continued success in the international arena.
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