Perenara out of second test against England All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Perenara has been ruled out of the second test against England with a calf injury. The 29-year-old suffered the injury in the first half of the All Blacks’ 40-28 victory in the first test at Eden Park on Saturday. Perenara was replaced by TJ Perenara in the 22nd minute and did not return. All Blacks coach Ian Foster said Perenara would be out for “a few weeks”. “It’s a calf strain, so it’s a grade one or two,” Foster said. “We’ll just have to see how he settles over the next few days before we make a call on when he’ll be back.” Perenara’s absence will be a blow to the All Blacks, as he is one of their most experienced and influential players. He has played 75 tests for New Zealand and was part of the team that won the Rugby World Cup in 2015. Perenara is expected to be replaced by TJ Perenara or Brad Weber in the second test, which will be played at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.TJ Perenara, the experienced All Blacks scrum-half, will miss the second Test against England due to a knee injury. Noah Hotham, 21, will join the team as a substitute.TJ Perenara, the experienced All Blacks scrum-half, will miss the second Test against England due to a knee injury. Noah Hotham, 21, will join the team as a substitute. Finlay Christie, who has 22 Test caps, is expected to start at scrum-half on Saturday at Eden Park. Cortez Ratima, who has no international experience, could start on the bench. The extent of Perenara’s injury is yet to be determined. Jason Holland, assistant coach, said that Perenara’s return date is uncertain. “It looked pretty bad when it happened, didn’t it? But he’s come out better than expected,” Holland stated. Christie, who replaced Perenara at halftime in the first Test, performed well with his kicking game. Holland also mentioned the diligent preparation of Ratima. The team will focus this week on strategies to break through England’s defense.All Blacks halfback Aaron Perenara has been ruled out of the second test against England with a calf injury. Perenara suffered the injury in the first half of the All Blacks’ 16-15 victory over England in the first test at Eden Park on Saturday. He was replaced by TJ Perenara, who is expected to start in the second test at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday. The All Blacks have also lost lock Patrick Tuipulotu to injury, with Jackson Hemopo called into the squad as his replacement. Tuipulotu suffered a shoulder injury in the first test and will miss the rest of the series. The All Blacks are looking to win the second test and wrap up the series against England.