DutchWing says...

tha_mai the guy is now 26, still not at his physical peak and you cut him down like he's 36 and has a whole rugby career behind him. With his injuries he still has some rugby years in the tank, so dn't be surprised when he comes back 28/29 and does the business with the ABs

Posted 08:52 09th July 2012

jk1642 says...

have some perspective, the man is a 38 cap all black! "never really made it" lol

Posted 14:16 07th July 2012

porridge_time says...

Desperatedly shy guy who always looked awkward in the limelight, but a hugely talented rugby player who just never made it. Maybe two years in Japan will be the making of him... beacuse it's always a shame when great potential is never fully achieved.

Posted 04:21 07th July 2012

Kiwidom says...

Most over-rated player to ever wear the Black jersey. Got chance after chance,and only had about 2 decent games in the black jersey overall. He was a guy who was excellent at Super rugby level, but never translated that at test level. Will be a loss to Auckland rugby - but not for the ABs

Posted 21:03 06th July 2012

jonesy2 says...

iceman dont go super rugby needs stars like you! another blue aswell. this is getting a bit upsetting

Posted 16:19 06th July 2012

bk47 says...

Talented player but sadly I don't think he ever lived up to his potential or hype at international level. A little surprised he played 38 test as he never held down a starting spot and was normally on the bench (the joys of being a utility player). Good luck to him anyway and you never know hes only 26, he could be back for another nz stint.

@qkram79

Your right his hip injuries have been a problem for a few season now. Bit of a risk for any club to take him on. If he gets fit though he'd be hard to stop at that level.

Posted 13:03 06th July 2012

qkram79 says...

I'd worry about this guys future with his injury history.

Posted 10:31 06th July 2012