Nonu out for season with broken arm

New Zealand have suffered a huge blow with the news Ma'a Nonu will miss the rest of the season with a broken arm, an injury he picked up in their win over South Africa on Saturday.



He underwent surgery to have a plate inserted on Sunday morning and won't play again until the Hurricanes' Super Rugby campaign next year.

Coach Steve Hansen says Nonu's absence will be keenly felt but it will open the door for the likes of fringe midfielders Ryan Crotty and Malakai Fekitoa, along with returning code-hopper Sonny Bill Williams, who will probably be included on the November tour to the United…