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New Zealand's Dagg to undergo knee surgery ahead of Lions series
By Peter Thompson
Crusaders have confirmed Israel Dagg requires minor knee surgery and is expected to be out for around six weeks.
The New Zealand international was injured in an enthralling 22-20 Super Rugby win over Queensland Reds last weekend and it was announced on Wednesday that he sustained posterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus damage.
Crusaders revealed that Dagg should be back in action late next month, which will be a huge relief to All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen ahead of the British and Irish Lions series.
"[Dagg] has been seen by a specialist who has recommended a small operation to assist his recovery," Crusaders said in a statement.
"He is expected to be ready to return to play in approximately six weeks."
Fellow New Zealand international Seta Tamanivalu is facing four weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury sustained against the Reds.
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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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