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All Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific season

Dylan Pledger will miss the entire Super Rugby Pacific season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament at Highlanders training, requiring a 12-month recovery period, the team said.

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The Highlanders have been dealt a huge blow on the eve of the Super Rugby Pacific season, with promising halfback Dylan Pledger ruled out with a serious knee...

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Massive blow for Highlanders as star halfback suffers serious injury

All Blacks halfback-in-waiting Dylan Pledger has sustained a serious knee injury and will be ruled out of the sport for 12 months.

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All Black hopeful Dylan Pledger sidelined for 12 months

One of the country's most promising young players has been ruled out of rugby for the entire year.

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All Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific season

The Highlanders have been dealt a huge blow on the eve of the Super Rugby Pacific season, with promising halfback Dylan Pledger ruled out with a serious knee...

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NZ Herald broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
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