Up to two casualties for the Wellington Phoenix ahead of today's visit to Adelaide United in Football's A-League. 

Defender Tim Payne has been ruled out with a recurring foot injury and captain Alex Rufer is in doubt due to illness. 

Coach Giancarlo Italiano says they're not yet to decide whether Rufer will play - after he also missed their last outing. 

Adam Cooper catches up with Sam Sutton to preview the clash.

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