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Tri Nations 2009-2011
Daniel Carter out for up to 8 weeks.
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 338380" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Interestingly the fact that Carter was going to be out was hinted at last week, when in an interview Henry stated that Cruden would start a test match 'sooner rather than later'. It was assumed that Carter would be rested, but obviously they have been planning for Carter to get this surgery for some time. </p><p></p><p>It will be a great chance for Cruden to show what he has at this level. Obviuosly Weepu will start alongside him (and do the goalkicking) - his familiarity with Weepu will certainly help him out. I'm assuming (or at least certainly hoping) Slade will be brought into the squad, as I think he's got the right skills for test rugby. Though I think Brett has improved, I still think he's a bit error prone for test rugby, while MacAlister is only playing ok at 12 but is nowhere near as effective at 10. If they wanted to stay within the squad they could use Weepu to cover 10, but I'd much rather he concentrate on halfback at the moment, as he's been playing really well their lately.</p><p></p><p>Interestingly Donald and Delany are ment to be back within the next month. I'm not that excited about Donald being back, but will be watching Delany closely, as I rate him as the second best first-five in the country. He won't be available for the match versus Australia, but hopefully will be available for the end of year tour (assuming he gets a few games under his belt).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 338380, member: 24910"] Interestingly the fact that Carter was going to be out was hinted at last week, when in an interview Henry stated that Cruden would start a test match 'sooner rather than later'. It was assumed that Carter would be rested, but obviously they have been planning for Carter to get this surgery for some time. It will be a great chance for Cruden to show what he has at this level. Obviuosly Weepu will start alongside him (and do the goalkicking) - his familiarity with Weepu will certainly help him out. I'm assuming (or at least certainly hoping) Slade will be brought into the squad, as I think he's got the right skills for test rugby. Though I think Brett has improved, I still think he's a bit error prone for test rugby, while MacAlister is only playing ok at 12 but is nowhere near as effective at 10. If they wanted to stay within the squad they could use Weepu to cover 10, but I'd much rather he concentrate on halfback at the moment, as he's been playing really well their lately. Interestingly Donald and Delany are ment to be back within the next month. I'm not that excited about Donald being back, but will be watching Delany closely, as I rate him as the second best first-five in the country. He won't be available for the match versus Australia, but hopefully will be available for the end of year tour (assuming he gets a few games under his belt). [/QUOTE]
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