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Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of rest of the Olympic games
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The Rugby World Cup winner ruptured his Achilles tendon during their loss to Japan
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New Zealand also lost Joe Webber after he suffered a shoulder injury
New Zealand’s Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of the rest of the Olympic rugby sevens competition after partially rupturing his Achilles’ tendon.
The 31-year-old has been replaced in the squad by Sione Molia.
Williams, a two-time World Cup winner, limped off as his side lost 14-12 to Japan in their opening match in Rio.
He took time off from the 15-a-side game to focus on Rio and was expected to rejoin the New Zealand squad for the Rugby Championship later this month.
The loss of Sonny Bill Williams will be a massive blow to the team.
New Zealand’s next game will be against Kenya.
