The Casualty Ward RD 12

RETURNED FROM INJURY INTO RD 12: Loni Uhila (Hurricanes) – Came off the bench for the Hurricanes in Rd 12. Karmichael Hunt (Reds) – Came back from his bruised knee. Kyle Godwin (Brumbies) – Returned from his broken hand. Jordan Smiler (Brumbies) – Hamstring injury Rd 7, Started Rd 12. Sean McMahon (Rebels) – Came … Continue reading The Casualty Ward RD 12

THE CASUALTY WARD RD 11

RETURNED FROM INJURY INTO RD 11: Adam Coleman (Force) – Expected to return from a knee injury as early as Rd10. Jake Gordon (Waratahs) – Rested for Rd 10, Played 40minutes for the Tahs. Tolu Latu (Waratahs) – Started for the Tahs. Piers Francis (Blues) – Started for the Blues. Ash Dixon (Highlanders) – Played … Continue reading THE CASUALTY WARD RD 11

THE CASUALTY WARD RD 10

Returned from Injury into Rd 10: Sekope Kepu (Waratahs) – returned from suspension. Nepo Laulala (Chiefs) – Started for the Chiefs Rob Thompson (Highlanders) - In the starting lineup with Buckmann out. Patrick Osborne (Highlanders) - Back in the starting side after several niggling injuries in the start of his season. SP Marais (Stormers) - Back after … Continue reading THE CASUALTY WARD RD 10

The Casualty Ward Rd 8

Returned from Injury into Round 8: Kieran Read (Crusaders) – A massive return for the All Blacks captain. 66 minutes off the bat helped him produce 1 Try, 12 Runs for 76 metres, 7 Tackle breaks, 2 Offloads, 1 Linebreak, 1 Linebreak Create, 4 Lineout Takes, 2 Tackles for 66 points Richie Mo’unga (Crusaders) – Mo'unga didn't … Continue reading The Casualty Ward Rd 8

The Casualty Ward Rd 7

Round Seven Returned from Injury into Round 7: Toni Pulu (Chiefs) - Was the standout player to return from injury this week, running in 100 metres and busting 5 tackles on the way to bagging himself a brace of tries (62 points). Sonny Bill Williams (Blues) – Demonstrated some of his characteristic flare, running 50 metres, breaking … Continue reading The Casualty Ward Rd 7