With the latest injury curse to strike the New Zealand pivots it is time to take a look at who would be a better option to replace Colin Slade for the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup 2011. The latest injury is really testing the depth of New Zealand rugby. With only two matches to go in the Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament it will be difficult for any new player entering the squad for two such important matches. With the current squad, it is difficult to know if the new player would get much game time too.
Stephen Donald and Aaron Cruden were the two form first five eighths during the ITM Cup and he has been in the All Blacks in recent seasons.
In my opinion, there are no other realistic alternatives to Stephen Donald to replace Colin Slade in the All Blacks Rugby World Cup 2011 squad, especially at this important stage of the tournament.
Here's a look at the alternatives to Stephen Donald who could have been chosen to replace Colin Slade at the Rugby World Cup 2011.
Lachie Munro, Northland
Ben Botica, North Harbour
Gareth Anscombe, Auckland
Baden Kerr, Counties Manukau
Trent Renata, Waikato
Chris Noakes, Bay of Plenty
Beauden Barrett, Taranaki
Dan Kirkpatrick, Hawkes Bay
Lima Sopoaga, Wellington
James Marshall, Tasman
Stephen Brett, Canterbury
Tyler Blydenhaal, Canterbury
Tony Brown, Otago
Glenn Dickson, Otago
Robbie Robinson, Southland
Scott Eade, Southland
There are other options like Nick Evans and Mike Delaney, but they aren't eligible because they are playing overseas.
The cupboard looks bare, who do you think the All Blacks selectors should have gone with to replace Colin Slade?
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