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Injury Update | Sam Cane | We’re truly gutted for you Sam but...
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Gallagher Chiefs Co-Captain Sam Cane is to miss the remainder of the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa season and undergo surgery after suffering a pectoral injury in the Gallagher Chiefs versus Blues game on Saturday 27 March. Scans and specialist examination have revealed a tear in Cane’s right pectoral tendon, and he will undergo surgery next week. His expected recovery time is four to six months post-surgery, ruling him out of part of the All Blacks season as well. Gallagher Chiefs Co-Captain Sam Cane said: “I’m obviously disappointed but also really positive that it’s an easy fix. I’m looking forward to getting into some rehab post-surgery and doing that really well, so I am coming back in good shape for the end of the rugby season, whatever rugby that maybe.” “In the meantime, I will be supporting the Chiefs boys and doing whatever I can to keep them continuing to move in the right direction.” Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan said: “We really feel for Sam and wish him all the best for his upcoming surgery. While we know Sam will not take the field again this season, he will still play a massive role in our 2021 campaign.” All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster said: “We are all disappointed for Sam, but we have full faith in the medical team around him and we wish him well for his surgery and rehabilitation. “As All Blacks Captain, he will still play a key role in our planning for the 2021 season, and we look forward to him returning to the footy field once his rehab is complete.”I hope Boshier is back ASAP.
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So who's AB's captain then? Canterbury fans probably going off on this one but probably should be Whitelock.
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It will be Whitelock. Who plays 7 will be more interesting - Savea or Papalii?
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Arse. But he should firing on all cylinders by the EOYT, perhaps even some of the Rugby Championship.
Dalton Papali'i to Number 7. Sam Whitelock to Captain. Great chance for Dalton to show he's a top Test quality Openside.
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Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
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@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
Dalton Papali'i deserves a shot at 7 Akira wouldn't want to keep dropping off like last week he might not make the 23
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@nepia The Canes should move Ardie to 7 asap!!
Flanders to no. 8!
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1st of April
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So Sam Cane's injury is similar to George Bridge's. It took Bridge about 6 months to get back to the field.
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@machpants said in Sam Cane goooorn:
1st of April
If this was an April Fool's prank, it would be very inappropriate.
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@stargazer said in Sam Cane goooorn:
So Sam Cane's injury is similar to George Bridge's. It took Bridge about 6 months to get back to the field.
Yep. sounds like the same injury.
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@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
Huge opportunity to get Ardie in at seven (and blood Dalton) and have a big bruiser at 8 (Sotutu would be my choice)
It might be one of those injuries that force the coaches into a better selection balance.
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@kirwan thats what i was thinking
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Bugger. Trying to break the Chiefs bench press record ?
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@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
Huge opportunity to get Ardie in at seven (and blood Dalton) and have a big bruiser at 8 (Sotutu would be my choice)
It might be one of those injuries that force the coaches into a better selection balance.
lol haaaave you seen our selectors
Savea at 8, Kirifi at 7. Some spud at 6. You know it's true
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@mariner4life said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
Huge opportunity to get Ardie in at seven (and blood Dalton) and have a big bruiser at 8 (Sotutu would be my choice)
It might be one of those injuries that force the coaches into a better selection balance.
lol haaaave you seen our selectors
Savea at 8, Kirifi at 7. Some spud at 6. You know it's true
Fern favourite Fifita will be out to impress.
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@mariner4life said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
Huge opportunity to get Ardie in at seven (and blood Dalton) and have a big bruiser at 8 (Sotutu would be my choice)
It might be one of those injuries that force the coaches into a better selection balance.
lol haaaave you seen our selectors
Savea at 8, Kirifi at 7. Some spud at 6. You know it's true
Prinsep, come on down.
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@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@mariner4life said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
Huge opportunity to get Ardie in at seven (and blood Dalton) and have a big bruiser at 8 (Sotutu would be my choice)
It might be one of those injuries that force the coaches into a better selection balance.
lol haaaave you seen our selectors
Savea at 8, Kirifi at 7. Some spud at 6. You know it's true
Prinsep, come on down.
it would aaaaalmost be worth it for the melts around here
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@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
Huge opportunity to get Ardie in at seven (and blood Dalton) and have a big bruiser at 8 (Sotutu would be my choice)
It might be one of those injuries that force the coaches into a better selection balance.
Not sure I would describe Sotutu as a "big bruiser".
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@frank said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
Huge opportunity to get Ardie in at seven (and blood Dalton) and have a big bruiser at 8 (Sotutu would be my choice)
It might be one of those injuries that force the coaches into a better selection balance.
Not sure I would not Sotutu as a "big bruiser".
Akira maybe.Akira deserves a shot after his test form late last season
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@frank said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
Huge opportunity to get Ardie in at seven (and blood Dalton) and have a big bruiser at 8 (Sotutu would be my choice)
It might be one of those injuries that force the coaches into a better selection balance.
Not sure I would not Sotutu as a "big bruiser".
Akira maybe.Yeah. Nothing against Sotutu, but big bruiser?
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@crucial If you believe stats (add pinch of salt) he's 2cm taller than Akira (192) and 7kg less at 106kg. Not sure i can believe that weight.
Plays heavier than that to me. Certainly not a small player.
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@canefan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@frank said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Bugger!
I wonder if they'll still consider Ardie an 8 with Cane gone?
Huge opportunity to get Ardie in at seven (and blood Dalton) and have a big bruiser at 8 (Sotutu would be my choice)
It might be one of those injuries that force the coaches into a better selection balance.
Not sure I would not Sotutu as a "big bruiser".
Akira maybe.Akira deserves a shot after his test form late last season
He'd be at six in my team. With him and Akira in the backrow, imagine the carnage that Savea would be freed up to do.
Two good lineout options too.
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I wonder if the Ginga Messiah could be that lock/loosie for the bench that Ted was always searching for?
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@nepia said in Sam Cane goooorn:
I wonder if the Ginga Messiah could be that lock/loosie for the bench that Ted was always searching for?
No brainer for me. I think he'd go great at Test level
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@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@crucial If you believe stats (add pinch of salt) he's 2cm taller than Akira (192) and 7kg less at 106kg. Not sure i can believe that weight.
Plays heavier than that to me. Certainly not a small player.
Can’t say I’ve ever really seen him knocking people about more than others.
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@crucial said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@crucial If you believe stats (add pinch of salt) he's 2cm taller than Akira (192) and 7kg less at 106kg. Not sure i can believe that weight.
Plays heavier than that to me. Certainly not a small player.
Can’t say I’ve ever really seen him knocking people about more than others.
He has a great ability to brush off tacklers and get into space. That's strength, and people just remember the breaks for the speed, but he's getting himself into those positions with power.
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@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@crucial said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@kirwan said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@crucial If you believe stats (add pinch of salt) he's 2cm taller than Akira (192) and 7kg less at 106kg. Not sure i can believe that weight.
Plays heavier than that to me. Certainly not a small player.
Can’t say I’ve ever really seen him knocking people about more than others.
He has a great ability to brush off tacklers and get into space. That's strength, and people just remember the breaks for the speed, but he's getting himself into those positions with power.
Nah it's more his feet, he's not a boofer, he just gets weak shoulders because he's so good at running the right lines and using his feet. He doesn't run into people directly and sit them down like Akira.
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Akira has pretty good footwork (and pace) too.
He just seems to be a bit off the boil, which was nice of him last week. Hopefully he’ll be back to hid best this week.
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@gt12 said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Akira has pretty good footwork (and pace) too.
He just seems to be a bit off the boil, which was nice of him last week. Hopefully he’ll be back to hid best this week.
Yeah he does, but he's also quite keen on using his bulk to sit people down.
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@bones said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@gt12 said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Akira has pretty good footwork (and pace) too.
He just seems to be a bit off the boil, which was nice of him last week. Hopefully he’ll be back to hid best this week.
Yeah he does, but he's also quite keen on using his bulk to sit people down.
Which is why he’s the answer at 6 (possibly 8).
Robinson off the bench (or at 6).
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There are still plenty of candidates for the 6 and 8 jersey, apart from A Ioane and Sotutu, who both haven't been great, this season.
Grace, Blackadder, and if they would get decent playing opportunites Robinson and Flanders, too. There's also Luke Jacobson, who should not be counted out. MMT has had a quiet season like Akira and Sotutu, so probably not putting his hand up right now, but he has the potential.
For 7, I think that should now be a battle between Ardie and Papalii, and with some daylight between them, Kirifi and maybe (longer term), Christie.
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@gt12 said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@bones said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@gt12 said in Sam Cane goooorn:
Akira has pretty good footwork (and pace) too.
He just seems to be a bit off the boil, which was nice of him last week. Hopefully he’ll be back to hid best this week.
Yeah he does, but he's also quite keen on using his bulk to sit people down.
Which is why he’s the answer at 6 (possibly 8).
Robinson off the bench (or at 6).
He's the answer if the question is which All Black brother could possibly be selected at 6 or 8.
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I’m going to say it. Grace isn’t even as good as Blackadder right now.
I’m still yet to see his super potential that gets everyone thinking he is the answer at 6 or 8.
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@gt12 Yep, Grace, like A Ioane and Sotutu (and MMT) isn't as good as last year. He showed that super potential, last year, though and he has plenty of time, at the age of 21.
Blackadder is having a great season.
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@gt12 said in Sam Cane goooorn:
New suitcase.
I hope I’m wrong but he looks like Reuben Thorne 2 to me so far.
Big call mate, saying Grace is a future AB captain.
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@crazy-horse said in Sam Cane goooorn:
@gt12 said in Sam Cane goooorn:
New suitcase.
I hope I’m wrong but he looks like Reuben Thorne 2 to me so far.
Big call mate, saying Grace is a future AB captain.
You’ve seen our coaches.
