Following the first Test against South Africa, the fast bowler experienced discomfort and scans revealed a new injury.
Another stress fracture in New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson's back could sideline him for up to a year.
Jamieson was ruled out of the second Test in Hamilton after experiencing pain following his six-wicket haul in the first Test against South Africa, with scans later revealing the injury.
The most recent injury is in the same area of the back as the one on which he had surgery last year, although it is a new fracture. He will not require an operation this time.
During a later press conference, Jamieson stated that the recovery challenge was not only physical but also mental:
"I've got a bit of a roadmap as to how to manage it. I know some of the hurdles I'll have to overcome, probably more mentally and emotionally, the physical side is the easy part. You just rest and build back up. It's almost autopilot in a way.”