Yeah, what? I thought he'd be out for the season?
Did he end up not having surgery? Bit risky, if so. Ernie must think he really adds a lot.
No, he didn't have surgery. I just had a look at the reaction to the injury, which was nearly a month ago, and Merrick said then give it 3-4 weeks. It has been listed as 6-7 weeks on the official injury lists as late as last week. I didn't expect to see him in action this side of Christmas. Maybe he will sit on the bench with a chance of a 10-15 run to build confidence? Or maybe it is a sink or swim situation now, so that if no good, surgery can be timely.
Still seems an early re-introduction.
I know, I know, its serious!