Junior World Championship
Junior All Blacks lose captain Simon Hickey
ESPN Staff
June 12, 2014
Simon Hickey has been a revelation for the Blues this season © Getty Images
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Simon Hickey will miss the remainder of the IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand, and seems likely to sit out the rest of the Super Rugby season, with an ankle injury sustained in New Zealand Under-20's victory over Scotland on Tuesday.

The Junior All Blacks captain limped out of the match at ECOLight Stadium, where his team claimed a spot in the Junior World Championship semi-finals, and team coach Chris Boyd said that Hickey had suffered a high ankle sprain that would sideline the Blues fly-half for 4-6 weeks.

"He is an influential player of real calibre, so we are disappointed to be losing his skills and leadership on the field," Boyd said. "Fortunately, we do have a couple of good options in players who have all had a run, and we know they will be keen to step up to the mark.

"Simon will continue to support the campaign and team from off the field so it will be fantastic to keep that support and knowledge in our environment."

David Havili, 19, has replaced Hickey in the squad. He is a utility back who can cover first five-eighth, wing and fullback.

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