Cam Roigard's Injury Snags All Blacks' Rugby Championship Start

All Blacks scrumhalf Cam Roigard will not participate in the opening Rugby Championship matches against Argentina this month due to a stress fracture in his right foot, according to New Zealand Rugby's statement on Sunday. Roigard, 24, experienced foot pain after the team's recent 3-0 series victory over France, which subsequent scans revealed as a fracture.

New Zealand Rugby announced that Roigard will be absent from the trip to Argentina. A reassessment of his condition is expected in two weeks to determine his return. The All Blacks are scheduled to face Argentina in Cordoba on August 16, followed by a second test in Buenos Aires a week later.

The All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad, minus Roigard, is set for unveiling on Monday, with the team gearing up for a challenging competition start without their seasoned scrumhalf.

(With inputs from agencies.)