NZ latest – McCaw to miss Bulls clash

NZ latest – McCaw to miss Bulls clash

14 Mar 2011

Keo.co.za brings you news from New Zealand’s Super Rugby franchises.

McCaw to miss Bulls clash – Richie McCaw is unlikely to face the Bulls when the Crusaders host the defending champions on 9 April.

McCaw is recovering from a foot operation after picking up an injury in February. He was expected to recover in time to face the Bulls, but Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder believes it will take a bit longer for his skipper to return to full match fitness.

‘His recovery has been a bit slower than expected and he could still be two weeks away from running,’ Blackadder told stuff.co.nz. ‘And that means he could be another week away from being involved in contact training – which means he could be four or five weeks away from playing yet.’

Williams injured…again – Ali Williams will face a month on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury in the Blues’ 22-22 draw against the Western Force in Perth last Saturday.

The lock was replaced early into the first half after his fourth Super Rugby game since his two-year long Achilles injury. Kurtis Haiu is set to replace Williams in the second row for the Blues’ game against the Hurricanes this weekend.


8 Comments

  • 1.KevinRack: Reply to this comment
    14 Mar 2011, 07:32 am

    Rest world cup stars dragons

  • 2.Lions snap losing streak: Reply to this comment
    14 Mar 2011, 07:50 am

    They do not need the dragon McCaw to whack the Bulls … and Ali shame man, pity you were built a bit soft take it easy like Richie because it is an important year and we need all the 2007 chokers to be there again this year.

  • 3.grant10: Reply to this comment
    14 Mar 2011, 08:03 am

    i reckon kiwis on a ‘rest mission ‘ for there stars…watch Carter be given a few weeks off soon as well…

  • 4.rangerman: Reply to this comment
    14 Mar 2011, 08:04 am

    ali williams needs no rest.

    poor guy, his body simply cant handle any more.

  • 5.stew: Reply to this comment
    14 Mar 2011, 08:11 am

    @grant10(grant10)-3: This is such a long season of rugby , player management is crucial …………. Well done on the yellow cap !

  • 6.cane: Reply to this comment
    14 Mar 2011, 11:55 am

    9 April.

    Barbecued Blue Bull, on the menu for Crusaders.

    Certified Halal Slaughter so Sunni Bill can partake.

  • 7.poppa69: Reply to this comment
    14 Mar 2011, 12:16 pm

    RL

    you of anyone shouldn’t throw around the chokers tag.

    1 win from 18 and suddenly you’re a rugby fundi??

    bwahahaha

  • 8.TheBoksAreBack: Reply to this comment
    15 Mar 2011, 03:43 am

    GH is doing his ‘reconditioning program’ in secret this time around.

    Let the parrot play … Bakkies will look after his foot for him.

    @poppa69(poppa69)-7: 2 from 4 (50%) is WAY better than 1 from 6! (16%) .. specially considering all the screaming in-between about how good you are.

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