Time running out for injured Umaga

TANA UMAGA’S World Cup future will become clearer tomorrow when the New Zealand management make a “more definite decision” on his badly injured left knee.

The All Blacks' vice-captain ruptured his posterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's 70-7 victory over Italy and his future participation in the tournament hangs in grave doubt.

The medics have been waiting on the swelling to subside before making a more genuine assessment of whether the 30-year-old stands any chance of featuring again in the tournament.