Ryan Crotty
Ryan Crotty has been ruled out of the Crusaders’ clash with the Chiefs as a precautionary measure, after he suffered a head knock against the Highlanders last weekend.
It is not all bad news for the Crusaders though, as star flyhalf Dan Carter could well fill the vacant No 12 spot after appearing off the bench against the Highlanders.
Injuries have played their part in marring the All Black playmaker’s season thus far, but he should be fit enough to start on the weekend.
Crotty’s absence is also offset by the return of loosehead prop Wyatt Crockett and lock Luke Romano, who were rested for the Highlanders’ game.
Wing Nemani Nadolo, who left the field early in the 2nd half with a knee injury, should be fine to play.
The Crusaders sit 4th in the New Zealand conference, 11 points behind the Hurricanes, who also leads the competition.
The Christchurch outfit will be determined to regain their pride against a Chiefs side, who thumped them 40 / 16 in Hamilton in February.
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