Cruden to mis RWC

[The InnFORCEr]

Bad for Aaron, he will miss RWC with broken ACL.

Where is Stephen "Beaver" Donald these days.....

[Scozzie]

That has to be encouraging for us for this weekend though...............even if only slightly...??

Shame he'll miss the RWC though. I think he got injured at the last one as well, didn't he...? And I'm sure Donald is playing in England, Bathh maybe..?

[hertryk]

Stephen Donald was part of the commentary crew last week for an NZ game.. He was known as "White Bait " after the RWC in NZ (I hope I've got the right guy!! - apologies in advance if I haven't!! ) I could be having a senior moment!!

[The InnFORCEr]

Yep, he was white baiting with his mates when he got the call up

[bunter]

A shame for Cruden. Guess that leaves Barrett, Slade and Carter for a standby for RWC. I am a bit of a fan of Lima Sapoanga of the Highlanders. Always seems to put in a solid performance.

[jono]

1) Carter/Barret 3) Taylor
Slade as an outside back can also run a game
Possibly also whatever the highlanders 10 is. I'd have Carter start for experience, as Barrett is better off the bench. & Carter can slide to 12 or even 9 should he have to at 60 mins, or go for an early sit down

They're not out of options by any means of the word

[bunter]

Fair comment Jono