Despite
ongoing treatment, a recurring lower leg injury would not correct itself, the
news is a big blow to 25yr old Stan, one of Canada's finest players and holder
of 21 caps for his country, The decision was made
after consultation with Canada's coach Ric Suggitt, who said "Stan felt
he wouldn't be healthy enough to give one hundred percent at the World Cup, so
together we have decided that Stan will take time off to get himself fully fit
so that he can come back fully recovered to represent Canada again in the near
future." Stan will in the next few days
receive specialist treatment in Vancouver, supporters and all at the Cornish Pirates
keen to send him best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Jim McKay, head coach, commented "We are always keen to support players
to play at a high level, and it is very disappointing for Stan that he will miss
out on performing at this year's Rugby World Cup. However,
when he returns to Cornwall our aim will be to get him fully fit to play an important
part in what is going to be a rigorous 2007-08 National One league campaign." | 
