Returned from Injury into Rd 14: Israel Dagg (Crusaders)- Made his comeback on the wing and had a few good runs. Luke Whitelock (Highlanders) - Started at No. 8 after recovering from a calf injury. Ash Dixon (Highlanders) - Recovered from a Stomach Bug and came off the bench. Daniel Lienert-Brown (Highlanders) -Recovered from a Stomach … Continue reading The Casualty Ward RD 14
Last week Nelson named Ruan Combrinck as his Blue Chip pick for Rd 13 despite him not even being named in the Lions squad. Evidently he was in the ear of the Lions coaches because Combrinck came in as a late replacement and scored a double within his 60 minutes on the park! Lets hope … Continue reading The Stock Market Rd 14
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
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
Blue Chips - Buy Buy Buy Lima Sopoaga, Flyhalf (Highlanders) The word on the street is that Lima won’t return to play this week against the Cheetahs as first thought, rather the coaching staff have decided to give him an extra week to ensure that he can lead the troops for the rest of the season. … Continue reading The Stock Market: Rd 11
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