McCaw out of June Tests
29 May 2009
All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw has been ruled out of his country’s June Test series with a knee injury.
The Kiwis face two Tests against the French in Dunedin and Wellington before fronting Italy in Christchurch, and having already lost flyhalf Dan Carter for the rest of the season, the All Blacks will now have to get the job done without their inspirational captain.
Scans revealed the McCaw strained ligaments in his right knee during the Crusaders’ semi-final defeat to the Bulls last weekend. The flanker will now look to make his return to action in the Tri-Nations in July.
While the injury is similar to the one he suffered against the Highlanders back in early March, it is believed the injuries are not related and surgery will not be required.
‘The scan revealed he had a torn ligament on the postero-lateral corner of his right knee,’ All Blacks doctor Deb Robinson told Rugbyheaven.co.nz.
‘He will have a period of complete rest and once the swelling and pain have subsided then he will be able to get into some bike work before he can resume running and rugby training.’
All Blacks coach Graham Henry now faces a selection dilemma with Hurricanes openside flanker Scott Waldrom also facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking bones in his back during last week’s other semi-final.
‘It’s incredibly disappointing news for Richie,’ said Henry. ‘As everyone knows, he is an outstanding and influential player and the leader of the All Blacks and we will be giving him every support he needs over the next few weeks.’
Hurricanes skipper Rodney So’oialo will in all likelihood take over the captaincy from McCaw, having deputised for him last season.
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29 May 2009, 17:05 pm
#45 Corndog: no I don’t support them in the HEC, I only support them when their 2nd xv is beating the ABs
30 May 2009, 07:11 am
That means he doesn’t support Munster.
30 May 2009, 08:08 am
#46 Blouste:
Yeah lets hope PDV get his selections right cos i dont want to hear your lame excuses either like last yer,and the year before and so on and so on.
30 May 2009, 08:10 am
#49 dr dre:
Nope i thought he was refering to the moaning SA supporter,easy to get mixed up i suppose,especially from you
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