Rugby: Sivivatu set to return

Sitiveni Sivivatu could return sooner than expected. Photo / Sarah Ivey

The All Blacks end of year tour could be a possibility for injured Waikato winger Sitiveni Sivivatu.

Sivivatu was initially expected to be eyeing a return in next year's Super rugby competition following shoulder surgery.

But Waikato coach Chris Gibbes believes Sivivatu is on track to make a return sooner than expected.

He says they need to be careful but who knows what might happen in two to three weeks.

Meanwhile, Richard Kahui will undergo exploratory surgery today on his injured shoulder.

Kahui damaged his shoulder during Waikato's round six ITM Cup match against North Harbour and is now in doubt for the end of year tour.

Gibbes says it's a big day for Kahui. He says the surgeon will stick a camera in to see what the situation is.

- NEWSTALK ZB