Macdonald out for six months with knee injury

Blues loose forward Angus Macdonald's Super 14 rugby season is over after he suffered a serious knee injury.

Macdonald, who was part of last year's Grand Slam-winning All Blacks squad in Britain and Ireland, was today diagnosed with a ruptured cruciate ligament which will sideline him for six months.

The injury happened during the Blues' 30-17 win over the Bulls in Auckland on Friday.

Blues coach David Nucifora confirmed the diagnosis after results of scans were viewed today.

"Unfortunately for him and for us he's going to be out for the season," he said.

Nucifora said no replacement player had yet been called into the squad as they prepare for Saturday's home game against the Stormers.

- NZPA