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Autumn internationals: Victor Vito to miss New Zealand's game against Wales

Victor Vito breaks away to score for New Zealand against Scotland
Image: Victor Vito breaks away to score for New Zealand against Scotland

New Zealand forward Victor Vito is returning home after suffering a calf strain and will miss next weekend's final tour match against Wales in Cardiff.

The No 8 charged over from long range to score a spectacular opening try in the tourists' 24-16 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday before being replaced by Liam Messam just before half-time.            

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Vito will not be replaced in the squad and reigning World Player of the Year Kieran Read is likely to start in the middle of the back row against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Lock Dominic Bird, who joined the squad as an injury replacement for Brodie Retallick and started against the Scots, is also returning home, according to an All Blacks statement.

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