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Hurricanes' Milner-Skudder out for at least six weeks
By Dejan Kalinic
Hurricanes full-back Nehe Milner-Skudder has been ruled out for at least six weeks due to a fractured foot.
Milner-Skudder, 26, suffered the injury during Hurricanes' 26-18 Super Rugby loss to Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
While he has avoided surgery, scans revealed a small fracture – ruling him out in a huge blow to Hurricanes.
"It's disappointing, but these things happen in rugby," Milner-Skudder said.
"All I can do is focus on the rehab and making sure I do everything right to get back on the field.
"The encouraging thing is the medical staff don't believe there will be any long-term issues. It was just a freak accident."
Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd said it was hard to tell just how long eight-time All Black Milner-Skudder would be sidelined.
He said: "That all depends on how quickly he heals, so it's just speculation at this point, but the sooner the better."
Milner-Skudder also missed most of last season after needing shoulder surgery in March.
Hurricanes have won two of their opening three games of the season to sit fourth in the Australasian Group.
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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