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Liam Messam has suffered his second selection blow in the space of a fortnight, told he is ineligible to play for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby playoffs.SANZAAR informed the Chiefs they cant field the 43-Test All Blacks flanker in the knockout phase as he hasnt played enough regular season games.The ruling was made hours before the 25-man Chiefs squad were to begin their travel to Cape Town, where they face the Stormers in a quarter-final on Saturday.Messam has been replaced in the squad by flanker Tevita Koloamatangi, who hasnt played a game this year.Under SANZAAR rules, Messam needed to have played four games to be eligible as he wasnt included in their initial season squad of 40.The Chiefs sought dispensation because of a high injury toll to their loose forwards but SANZAAR declined, deeming they had enough players available to them.Messam, 32, had dedicated his season to Sevens rugby, seeking an Olympic berth.He missed selection this month and immediately re-joined the team he had represented a record 144 times, coming off the bench against the Reds in Brisbane and then starting in Saturdays 25-15 loss to the Highlanders.Messam was philosophical with his reaction on Twitter.Sometimes its just not meant to be. They say when life gives you lemons turn it into lemonade.Meanwhile, two-Test All Blacks centre Seta Tamanivalu has been ruled out of the trip with a knee injury suffered during the loss in Dunedin. He could yet be available for the semifinals if the Chiefs advance.It puts pressure on the midfield, with little-used Sam Vaka a contender to start at centre.Chiefs travelling squad:Backs: Damian McKenzie, Shaun Stevenson, Toni Pulu, Sam Vaka, Sam McNichol, James Lowe, Anton Lienert-Brown, Aaron Cruden, Stephen Donald, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Brad Weber.Forwards: Tom Sanders, Tevita Koloamatagi, Sam Cane, Lachlan Boshier, Taleni Seu, Brodie Retallick, Dominic Bird, Atu Moli, Siegfried Fisiihoi, Siate Tokolahi, Kane Hames, Mitchell Graham, Hika Elliot, Nathan Harris. Cheap Vans Shoes Australia Free Shipping . Ferrer, trying to win his fourth title on Mexican soil, will next play South Africas Kevin Anderson, who eliminated American Sam Querrey,7-6 (2), 6-4. 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RIO DE JANEIRO -- The main ramp of Marina da Gloria, the sailing venue of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, partially collapsed Saturday. No one was injured, organizers said, but the incident raises further questions about the quality of construction in the Olympic host city.Philip Wilkinson, a spokesman for the Rio 2016 organizing committee, placed the blame on high tides and a stormy sea. The collapsed structure, which is temporary, is the main access point for boats to reach the water.Wilkinson also said the construction company responsible for the project has been contacted and is expected to make the repairs within four days. Sailing competitions begin Aug. 8.Training will not be affected because the boats can use the permanent ramp to the side of the damaged structure, the Rio 2016s spokesman said.International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams said it would be wrong to make a great deal of the Marina da Gloria incident.In the run-up to the games, things happen, Addams said.ddddddddddddWorld Sailing said in a statement that it is following closely the efforts to fix the ramp. Spokesman Malcolm Page said that a coach boat pontoon was also damaged on Saturday.In another incident caused by strong winds in Rio, water inundated TV studios on Copacabana Beach near the volleyball arena. Iron boards were used to contain the waves.Rios construction standards have been under heavy criticism since April, when a new elevated bike path that was heralded as a top legacy project of the Rio Olympics collapsed, killing two people.On Saturday a much-delayed subway extension was inaugurated. It will open on Aug. 1 to link the Ipanema and Copacabana beach areas to the western suburb of Barra da Tijuca, site of the Olympic Park. The line will be available only to event ticket holders, athletes and media covering the games. ' ' '