The Stock Market 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

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 Stock Market: 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

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