Ruled out: Nasi Manu
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Highlanders number eight Nasi Manu is set to be sidelined for the majority of the Super Rugby season after suffering a serious foot injury in his side's opening round loss to the Chiefs.
The 24-year-old, who has 49 Super Rugby games under his belt, dislocated a ligament in his foot and underwent surgery on Monday.
Manu's foot will now be in a moon boot for the next three months.
It's a big blow for the Highlanders, who have been left short on experienced loose forwards following the departure of flank Adam Thomson to Japan.
The Highlanders have a bye this weekend, but Southland number eight Elliot Dixon - who replaced Manu last Friday - is expected to start against the Cheetahs on March 9.
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Trader2 says...
Big loss he is one hellava No 8, suck it up though boys we all know this can happen and is never an excuse, contrary the usual crybaby suspects we all know.
Posted 12:43 26th February 2013
hellovanite says...
Damn this is the time of the season when this crap happens usually happens
Posted 09:08 26th February 2013