They were living in cuckoo land with the original timescale . The rumour i hear is he may not play again this season .

If that's true then it's time to get shut. Good player but body not upto to the rigours of being a pro rugby player.

When is Wellington due to be back in the boots?

Yep,too true.Very good player but time to say goodbye.

Get shut? I'm sure that would send a great message to any players you want to attract.

He's missed big chunks of almost every season. I wouldn't get rid but he should be offered a contract more reflective of his likely contribution. We can't keep paying first 17 wages to someone who generally plays as many games as a third reserve.

Does anybody actually know when he is due back or is it all rumors that he wont play again this season.

If the guy can get his body & mind fit he is a class act and it can't be underestimated how much he is missed in the side. Maybe his body isnt up to it, maybe he'll go on a run of 30 games. Personally i hope it is the latter

We moved Garbutt on supposedly due to the amount of time he spent injured - why should Ward get any better treatment?

For a start Garbutt counted on the overseas quota didn't he?



Ward is a product of our own academy and if he can get a run in the team is an international class player.

You don't know what happens behind the scenes though? Garbutt was probably a sick note and took any chance he could to sit in the stands, Ward just seems to want to be out there contributing.

Yes but he hardly ever does get out there.International when fully fit but time to get rid i'm afraid

Retaining Ward is still a no-brainer for me, although I agree we can't afford him to have another season-long lay-off shortly after he returns.



Quite simply, Ward possesses the heart and signs of the leadership qualities that are currently missing from the team. Plus, he's homegrown. Imagine what the likes of Powell would do with him if we let him go.



I reckon we would have beaten Saints if he'd stayed on the field for the whole of that game. Could have completely changed the complexion of our season. Sigh.