Comments on: Carter and McCaw crocked again

By: horiman(horiman)

horiman(horiman) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:18:24 +0000

DC out, nothing we can do about that. A blow to the team synergy sure, still believe we have the dept to cover this loss. Adversity ultimately brings out the best in those that are left to continue the fight. Still believe we are on track to overcome this setback and will go on to challenge England for the title.

By: Cruiser(Cruiser)

Cruiser(Cruiser) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:13:47 +0000

BREAKING NEWS: Dan Carter is out of the World Cup.

The All Blacks first five-eighths has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament because of the groin injury he suffered at yesterday’s captains run and Colin Slade will now be expected to wear the No 10 jersey.

Manawatu’s Aaron Cruden has been brought into the squad.

By: DAS(DAS)

DAS(DAS) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:11:15 +0000

Massive, massive blow. Cruden already called into the squad. I can only imagine the amount that will be consumed in NZ tonight.

NZ has just the one player it couldn’t afford to lose.

By: KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)

KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:09:54 +0000

Definitely OUT !! Cruden has been called in. DC will not take any further part in the RWC2011

By: malcolm(malcolm)

malcolm(malcolm) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:40:03 +0000

There is no gaurantee that with Carter NZ would win the world cup but to say (as some like keo are) that they cannot win it without him is ridiculous. The All Blacks have a very solid tight 5 a world class loose trio, one of the best centre combinations the best attacking full back in the world and pretty good wingers. If Carter does not play it is a big blow for them but certainly not insurmountable.

By: I am a stormer(I am a stormer)

I am a stormer(I am a stormer) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:17:41 +0000

@KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)-37: Just hope it is not as bad as feared. We want to beat your best remember.

By: KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)

KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:04:18 +0000

Hey , it could well be a great cover up, with some confidence of not having to play him against Arg next weekend and save for SA/Aus if we get there. Henry is capable of masterminding a few cunning stunts

By: KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)

KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:00:15 +0000

Soda – he did it practicing his goal kicking, That it was available to the public to see is either well orchestrated or genuine bad luck. Goal kicking aside, it’s his control of the game, decision making, we will miss the most.

By: SodaJoe(SodaJoe)

SodaJoe(SodaJoe) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:56:21 +0000

@KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)-33: 2 weeks is a long recovery time. They know what they are doing.

By: SodaJoe(SodaJoe)

SodaJoe(SodaJoe) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:55:31 +0000

@KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)-33: They will put him in an oxygen tank and feed him whatever it takes. Bad news. For NZ.

By: KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)

KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:53:09 +0000

Looks like a 3-8 week recovery period, groin strain level 2, . If we make it to the final, it would be a squeeze to see him there.

Our biggest fear has happened

By: SodaJoe(SodaJoe)

SodaJoe(SodaJoe) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:52:28 +0000

@KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)-30: Is this confirmed or just a rumour? Still 2 weeks - he does not have to play this weekend. And semis is really most important. Terrible blow for NZ. Worse than us losing Steyn. Rugby is getting very hard, especially knock out rugby.

By: I am a stormer(I am a stormer)

I am a stormer(I am a stormer) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:50:18 +0000

@KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)-26: You're not serious. Would be a huge blow.

By: KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)

KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:49:49 +0000

Agent – the alarm bells have rung themselves raw. We’re in deep **** without DC. Could be the beginning of the end.

S hit happens

By: KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)

KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:47:28 +0000

Would rather see Dagg at 10, weepu to cover. Slade can watch from a pub

By: DAS(DAS)

DAS(DAS) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:05:04 +0000

My suspicion is that if Carter can eve stand up straight, he’ll play. Weepu will be the goalkicker.

By: DAS(DAS)

DAS(DAS) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:03:55 +0000

Wow. The worst move the NZRU has made in the last 4 years is not begging Nick Evans to come back.

By: KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ)

KiaKahaNZ(KiaKahaNZ) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:49:39 +0000

DC gone.

By: Rugbylife(Rugbylife)

Rugbylife(Rugbylife) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:13:57 +0000

@Kobus Kitty(Kobus Kitty)-21: Dont be silly.

By: Rugbylife(Rugbylife)

Rugbylife(Rugbylife) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:10:55 +0000

@TheAgent(TheAgent)-20: Living in denial much? Don't kid your self, the Boks have more than enough depth at center with de Jong and JDV and dont rule out Butch James who is also a very capable but should the ABs loose Carter( and I dont wish an injury on any player) that would send alarm bells ringing through out NZ.