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Cane told he 'may not be standing' if it weren't for the circumference and strength of a particular part of his anatomy
By Peter Thompson
Sam Cane said he may not have been back on his feet if the neck he fractured during New Zealand's Rugby Championship win over South Africa on Saturday was not so big.
The All Blacks flanker underwent surgery in Pretoria and faces at least three months on the sidelines after sustaining the injury in a dramatic 32-30 victory for the world champions.
Cane, capped 60 times by his country, is expected to make a full recovery but suggested it might have been a different story if his frame was less bulky in a social media post that showed him in a neck brace with his thumb up.
"A few things to be thankful for. Firstly, the circumference and strength of my neck, I may not be standing without it," Cane posted.
"Secondly, the world-class medical team I've had here in Pretoria, couldn't have asked for anything more.
"Thirdly, from all the support I've received from family, friends, NZRU [New Zealand Rugby Union], SAR [South Africa Rugby] and all the messages from around the world.
"Really appreciate the messages it means a lot. Please accept this as personal acknowledgement and thanks. Onwards and upwards."
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Reiko should be the dual winger guy as he should be used to playing either side given he's had to do both at 13 (pass and step left/right).
Maybe he has such a bad preference that that's why he's not a good center?
Go to commentsAgreed. And I don't have much more to say on it, but I had been having one thought that sprang to mind at the tail of this discussion, and that is that it's not all about Razor.
It's not about any coach being "right". I think a lot of selections can become defense and while it doesn't really apply here I really enjoyed that Andy Farrell just gave into the public demands and changed out his team for the change that had been asked for. Like why not? This is the countries team, keep them engaged. The whole reason i've only just finished watching the game was because I wasn't interested in watching any of the selected players against a team like Italy (still actually enjoyed the first half with the contest Italy made of it).
Faz leap frogs a younger half back into start. He hands the golden child the game over July's golden child. He gives an old winger a go, a new flanker and hooker. None of them really did any good, certainly not enough to suggest they should have been promoted above others, but who cares? You won, and you gave the country what they wanted, that's all that matters after all. It's for the country, not the one in charge who thinks they have to have their own pied piper tune playing.
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