Jordan brings the All Blacks positive Covid cases to six after ruling out head coach Ian Foster, forward coach John Plumtree and defensive mentor Scott McLeod and Crusaders midfielders David Havili and Jack Goodhue.
Jordan was expected to start on the right wing in Saturday’s opening test against Ireland at a sold-out Eden Park. His absence will likely open the door for either Crusaders teammates Sevu Reece or Leicester Fainga’anuku, the latter on debut, to take his place.
Crusader’s first five-eighth Richie Mo’unga was also absent from Tuesday’s training with a stomach flu. He may recover in time, but if not, Blues playmaker Stephen Perofeta could be called on the bench to make his test debut.
Havili, who tested positive yesterday, would also start second five-eighth alongside Rieko Ioane in the All Blacks midfield, but Quinn Tupaea can now take advantage of his and Goodhue’s respective absences.
Crusaders centre/wing Braydon Ennor has been called into the squad.
The All Blacks’ preparations for the test in Ireland had already been compromised after the initial outbreak, with Foster calling on Joe Schmidt to help the team prepare this week after positive tests under the coaches.
Foster says it makes sense to call on Schmidt, who would join the All Blacks after the series in Ireland.
“Joe is coming in for practice on Tuesday and Thursday this week and we are very grateful for his help.
“We planned these kinds of disruptions and we have backup plans and people on standby. Joe was one of those people we could call on.
“I have every confidence in our coaching group and in our senior leaders who are all going the extra mile in what is a huge test for us.
“Everyone has faced these kinds of disruptions in recent years. This is a real opportunity for the coaching group and the team to work together.”