Kalyn Ponga undergoes surgery on broken arm but stays with New Zealand camp
New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga is undergoing surgery for a broken radius after his World Cup debut loss to Australia.
Injury details and immediate response
Ponga suffered the injury in the second half of the match against Australia at Western Sydney Stadium. He left the field in the 70th minute after failing to complete his Test debut. Team doctor Greg Macleod confirmed the player will remain in camp while awaiting surgical results.
Medical outlook for tournament
The Kiwis team doctor expressed hope that Ponga could play again through the remainder of the competition. Coach Stacey Jones noted the fullback played through discomfort before being replaced by Keano Kini. The 28-year-old is considered critical to New Zealand's goal of winning their first World Cup since 2008.
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