Crusaders 2020
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Strange out for about five weeks! Pretty unlucky for him.
Article has a few pointers as to the likely backline - Goodhue/Ennor midfield with Jordan on the right wing - given reduced loads for ABs.
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Crusaders away jersey
adidas has today unveiled the alternate jerseys for all five New Zealand Investec Super Rugby sides for the highly anticipated 2020 season. From material to design, the jerseys have been crafted to reflect and honour the natural environments of each team. All 5 jerseys are part of the new adidas PRIMEBLUE range – made with Parley Ocean Plastic, which is recycled plastic waste intercepted from beaches and coastal communities before it reaches the oceans.From material to design, the jerseys have been crafted to reflect and honour the natural environments of each team. All 5 jerseys are part of the new adidas PRIMEBLUE range – made with Parley Ocean Plastic, which is recycled plastic waste intercepted from beaches and coastal communities before it reaches the oceans. As part of its ongoing mission to end plastic waste, adidas has committed to shift entirely to recycled polyester by 2024. To inspire rugby fans to join the movement, the designs of each teams alternate jersey features aquatic-style patterns and nods to the teams’ local environments: • The Crusaders jersey is based on the Braided Rivers; the backbone of the Crusaders region. The design of the shirt incorporates a print inspired by the Braided Rivers, intertwined with the peaks of the alps.https://www.allblacks.com/news/adidas-unveils-investec-super-rugby-away-jerseys/
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Crusaders pivot Richie Mo'unga isn't expected to miss any time due to the knee/groin injuries which troubled him against the Waratahs on Saturday night. The 25-year-old didn't kick goals in the Crusaders' 43-25 bonus point win in Nelson and needed medical attention throughout the first half. Coach Scott Robertson confirmed All Black Mo'unga handed the kicking duties to fullback David Havili before kickoff after he felt "tightness" in his groin during the warm-up. He took an early knock to his left-knee during the match and had it strapped, but played on. As was always the plan due to All Blacks rest protocols, Mo'unga was substituted for Brett Cameron at halftime, when the Crusaders led 24-6. -
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@Stargazer what position does he play?
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@Stargazer I though he was a Hastings RSC player following his old man who played at Hastings Old Boys.
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@Stargazer Does the fact he was playing for Havelock mean that he has re-signed with the Magpies?
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Crusaders Development XV to play Hurricanes Hunters in Porirua on Sat 15 Feb 2020 (k/o 1.00pm):
1 Isi Tuungafasi
2 Brodie McAlister
3 Tamaiti Williams
4 Sam Darry
5 Antonio Shalfoon
6 Hugh Renton
7 Jacob Norris
8 Ethan Roots
9 Ereatara Enari
10 Rameka Poihipi
11 Leicester Faingaanuku
12 Dallas McLeod
13 Inga Finau
14 Manasa Mataele
15 Chay FihakiRESERVES:
16 Shilo Klein
17 Harry Allan
18 Fletcher Newell
19 Mahonri Ngakuru
20 Josh Bokser
21 Luke Donaldson
22 Isaiah Punivai
23 Fetuli Paea
24 Sam Gilberthttps://crusaders.co.nz/news/1402-crusaders-development-xv-named-to-play-hurricanes-hunters
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Cullen Grace , best kid razor has seen since Richie. Tough kid only going to get better and better.
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Yeah he went well. Razor wasn't done any favours at all by Canterbury last year as a handful of the tyros he was always likely to have in the Crusaders squad because of their ability, were hardly used by Maddock, or used out of position. So for Grace to come in and play so well immediately must be another endorsement for FABC(INLO)SR.
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@cgrant He's studying at Lincoln Uni and was named in the 2019 Canterbury Wider Training Group, but not the Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup squad. He indeed played for Waikato in the 2019 Mitre 10 Cup.
Edited to add that he attended Lincoln High School before going to uni.
