“We've had his hamstring checked out by a specialist and there's no tear but there is tightness in his back so we'll just let that settle down and have him fit and available for next week.”
“He's still suffering from the effects of it and we thought it best for him if he returned to New Zealand and made a full recovery. We can't compromise on a player's welfare and health.”
“They have been playing exceptionally well. They're a young combination developing. Our lineout has been good and it's got a lot to do with Anton Oliver, who has really been hitting the mark. That combination will be crucial again.”
“They have been playing exceptionally well. They're a young combination developing, our lineout has been good and it's got a lot to do with Anton Oliver, who has really been hitting the mark. That combination will be crucial again.”
“It's a big blow to us as a team and obviously to James personally. It's an extremely disappointing thing to happen to a young man with such a promising career.”
