ZZ and Malakai in training today

[Heathen]

Club posted a picture on Facebook.

[Rossm]

Really? I thought Malakai was supposed to be out until after the New Year.

[Neils]

I think "in training" doesn't mean actual training. Most likely in the Rehab Class.

[Heathen]

Rehab almost certainly but had no visible strapping or supports. He could be a quick healer.

[Neils]

Rehab almost certainly but had no visible strapping or supports. He could be a quick healer.

He is doing a Movember walking challenge of 60km this month by walking every day with a comp for one of his jerseys.

[Rossm]

Rehab almost certainly but had no visible strapping or supports. He could be a quick healer.

Didn't he also have shoulder surgery?

[Neils]

Rehab almost certainly but had no visible strapping or supports. He could be a quick healer.

Didn't he also have shoulder surgery?

Yep getting rid of other niggles at the same time.

[hookender]

Is ZZ actually injured or just out of favour?

[Shugs]

The ZZ situation perplexes me. I assume if he'd been fit but out of favour he'd have been in the Georgian squad so I assume he's injured. Whichever he's probably slipped to 4th choice LH at the moment which is a precarious position for him.

[hookender]

Yes it does seem strange not in Georgian squad but haven’t seen him mentioned in injury updates.

Wonder how long he’s got on his contract. Perhaps swap him for a second rower.