Tana Umaga ruled out from Chiefs line-up for two Super Rugby clashes
Former All Blacks skipper Tana Umaga has been ruled out from the Chiefs line up at least for two Super Rugby matches due to calf injury.
The chiefs would miss the veteran star during their tour to South Africa as he got injured today morning in the practice session. A team official revealed that Tana Umaga is returning to New Zealand following a calf injury.
The 37-year-old seasoned player has been struggling by numerous injuries in the current Super Rugby championship. Earlier on, he was sidelined in their previous clash against the Crusaders because of other injury.
The chiefs are taking on the Lions in Johannesburg in their upcoming match of the Super Rugby and Jackson Willison will replace him. The match is scheduled to be played in Johannesburg on Sunday morning. The Chiefs are having a miserable season currently
and they have won just two matches after playing eight games.
The Chiefs skipper Mils Muliaina is greatly disappointed by the poor performance of his side in the ongoing Super Rugby. After their last defeat against the Crusaders at the Baypark Stadium in Tauranga he admitted that his side was relaxed in the midway
of the game. This was the third consecutive defeat for them and skipper claimed that they would try to present better play in South Africa.
The fresh injury of Umaga has poured cold water on the Chiefs ahead of their crucial matches. The Super Rugby exactly in the midway and Chiefs are placed on overall 12th position on the points table. The Chiefs produced worst performance in the year of 2010
when they ended up the season with 11thposition.
Tana Umaga started his Super Rugby career in 2006, playing for the Hurricanes. He was named the captain of the All Blacks in 2004 and produced a wonderful performance. The side won 19 matches out of 21 under his impressive leadership.
The Chiefs are seeking much needed victory against the Lions even without Umaga. The Lions are placed exactly on the bottom of the tables with just one victory after nine outings.
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