"He's going to have an operation shortly, but depending on the severity of it all when they operate, traditionally it can take between eight and 10 months." Aviva Premiership transfers 2016/17 "Alec was getting very close to returning from what was a badly broken thumb earlier in the season and was literally running around in a game of touch, so wasn't even contact, and has just moved awkwardly and has ruptured his ACL and a bit of cartilage damage. "It's a pretty significant injury," said Exeter coach Baxter. The 23 year-old had only just recovered from a broken thumb when he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and damaged cartilage during training. "We haven't discussed it as yet but that time will come round – we're going to have to sit down and talk deeply about how things are going to look."Įxeter Chiefs loosehead prop Alec Hepburn could be out of action for at least 10 months after injuring his knee. "I wouldn't shut it out but every individual player has to weigh up their on-field and off-field things that they've got to look after. At this stage I haven't looked into it but it is something that maybe down the track I can discuss with someone," Folau told Newstalk ZB. "I think it would be really difficult to try manoeuvre and do things like that. And Folau admits that where each of the athletes decide to continue their careers is something to be discussed.įolau's contract with the ARU and the Waratahs runs until 2018. Tutaia would be unable to represent New Zealand if she was based in Australia due eligibility rules which require players to be based in the country. Latest rugby news.Īustralia and Waratahs superstar Israel Folau admits he could soon play Super Rugby in New Zealand.įolau and Silver Ferns netballer Maria Tutaia are engaged and soon to be married. Ireland lock Donnacha O'Callaghan, 37, could leave Worcester at the end of the season to join French side Narbonne, reports Midi Olympique.Īnd finally, rumours are circulating that Bristol - in a desperate bid to aid their relegation fight - inquired about signing Danny Cipriani from Wasps in a big-money deal, but the approach was swiftly rebuffed.Īnd Northampton are the latest club to show an interest in signing Bath and England fly-half George Ford. Two other big-name All Blacks are also yet to sign new deals with the NZRU - Kieran Read and Sam Whitelock - although it is expected to only be a matter of time before they put pen to paper. "I have signed a three-year deal with Montpellier in France, which is a beautiful part of the world, a fantastic rugby club and a real opportunity (for me) to go out there and experience something different."Ĭruden is one of three high-profile All Blacks who have been targeted by European clubs, with the playing futures of full-backs Israel Dagg and Ben Smith still undecided.ĭagg has strongly been linked with Toulon, while Smith could make a big-money move to Munster.
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