Conrad is a huge loss to our side and the entire squad really feels for him. You can't easily replace a player of his class. |
He's a player and a man of rare quality and he'll certainly be missed. |
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. |
If they continually play well as individuals, and also collectively, it will happen for them and the Highlanders. |
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. |
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. |
We feel for the young man. It's an awful thing when a player of great promise has such a run of bad luck from one injury. |
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. |
Winning that first game (last weekend) in South Africa was very important to us. |
You don't usually play Saturday, Thursday, so it's been a good, hard rugby week. |