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All Blacks star Jordie Barrett has been stood down with immediate effect after failing a head injury assessment during New Zealand's 43-21 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
The 29-year-old centre was forced off following a collision with Scotland's Blair Kinghorn during Saturday's Nations Championship clash.
Head coach Dave Rennie has now confirmed Barrett failed his HIA and will enter concussion protocols, leaving his involvement against Wales next weekend in serious doubt.
And the bad news did not stop there, with superstar winger Will Jordan also suffering a hamstring injury.
The update was first reported by RugbyPass journalist Henry Lee, who revealed that Rennie had confirmed both injury concerns following the final whistle.
"Will tweaked his hammy and we will assess that," Rennie said.
"So I'm not sure of the severity of it. Geordie failed his assessment, so I'm not sure whether he'll be available this week, but we'll get a bit of clarity."
Barrett must now undergo further medical checks before he can be cleared to return.
Under World Rugby's concussion protocols, players who fail an initial HIA cannot return to the same match and must undergo follow-up assessments.
It leaves Rennie facing an anxious wait before naming his team for Cardiff.
Ratings written by Riley Sella.
Only 50 minutes played, but an excellent performance. Scores a try, saves one less than ten minutes later, and intimidating in the few scrums.
Strong game for the captain, highlighted by a very good try and a strong presence in scrums.
Excellent hustle from Newell, constantly going for loose balls and active everywhere, especially as the All Blacks pulled away.
Another strong performance from Barrett, excellent defensively and active in attack.
Very good in lineouts, excellent in scrums. Next best in the forward pack.
Consistent high ratings for the forward pack, with Vaa'i also strong in scrums and on defence.
Rough day for Lakai. Yellow card in the first half and struggled to get into the game. Good assist for Aumua.
Opened the scoring for the All Blacks, led the game with 24 carries. Picked up a yellow card, but that was his only asterisk.
Decent game for Roigard, limited in creating chances but still made good impacts offensively.
Mixed kicking for McKenzie, going four from seven from some tight angles. Struggled to do much as a playmaker.
Good try save with de Groot in the first half, try in the second, and solid everywhere else.
The All Blacks' best player this season and showed up massively today. Incredible both offensively and defensively.
Pick of the backs defensively. Won multiple penalties, big carries, and everywhere in attack.
Subbed off early with an injury concern, but a quiet game for Jordan.
Already under a lot of pressure this season, Beauden turned back the clock yet again with a brace and incisive playmaking. Good hustle but slightly sloppy at times on defence.
Good try off the bench, helped the All Blacks take control in the second half.
Great at halting Scotland's attacks, big presence defensively.
Solid cameo, helped build momentum in the second half.
Added to the All Blacks' physicality surge in the second half, and looking very promising for the future.
Great cameo off the bench, fluid playmaking as the All Blacks pulled away.
Came off the bench early in the second half but struggled to make a large impact.
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