Nonu Plays On Against Springboks Despite Injury

It’s been revealed that Ma’a Nonu broke his arm during the first half of last night’s 14-10 victory over South Africa at Westpac Stadium in Wellington and played on! He underwent an operation this morning to have a plate inserted. The bruising midfielder won’t be seen on a rugby field until he makes his return to the Hurricanes in next year’s Super Rugby campaign. “It’s disappointing for him and for us but again it creates an opportunity for someone like Ryan Crotty once he is all cleared to play, and Malakai for that fact,” Hansen said. Crotty (fractured cheekbone) and…