Is the mini-open surgical technique as good as nonoperative care for acute Achilles tendon injuries?

History - A 38yo man was injured in a rugby match. He suffered an isolated, Achilles tendon rupture. He immediately went to his local emergency department. He was keen on the best treatment so that he could get back into playing rugby with his community team. Past Medical History and Social History - He was a married man and lived with his wife. He was a nonsmoker. He had no medical problems that he saw a physician about. He worked as an executive with an oil company and was also involved in many sports year-round. He had had surgery for previous sports related broken bones with no complications. He had no allergies and took no medications. He was a regular beer drinker after sports matches.