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    From Crusaders Facebook page:

    Awesome news this morning, Crusaders tighthead prop Oli Jager has confirmed that he has recommitted to the Crusaders through to the 2022 season! Crusaders Coach Jason Ryan was thrilled as you'll see from our media call this morning. #irishcrusader #thrilled #crusadeon

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    The Crusaders had a pre-season hit-out, this afternoon. The final score was 21 all.
    Bryn Hall, Jack Goodhue and Mitch Drummond scored tries for Mā whero, converted by Havili;
    Mitch Dunshea and Rameka Poihipi scored for Mā pango (don't know who scored the 3rd), converted by Burke.
    Fergus Burke had the chance to win the golden point, but missed the penalty.

    Team lists:

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    Some names missing, including Mo'unga, Whitelock, Drummond, Ennor, Strange, Makalio, Cameron and Tu'ungafasi, but some of them came on from the bench. Not Whitelock, Mo'unga and Makalio (he may be injured?).

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    @Stargazer That Ma Whero team looks a lot like the A team.

    Hope Ma Pango had a late comeback through their bench firepower!

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    "Everyone is available."

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    Good to see a few Old faces at Crusaders training today

    Ryan Crotty,Keiran Read,Matt Todd,Colin Slade. and Israel Dagg

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    https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12341712

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    @Duluth Not ideal, but I'd be a lot more concerned if we weren't in the fortunate position of being able to call on S Whitelock.

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    I had written off the entire U20 from last year after watching all their games but I'm pleased that Grace has shown that he can make the step up. Still not convinced he is AB material but he's certainly SR quality.

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    Media release: https://crusaders.co.nz/news/1437-scott-barrett-ruled-out-through-injury

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    @Stargazer Sucks for Scott - but, wow, Alex Ainley.

    39 next month!

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    @Chris-B said in Crusaders 2020:

    but, wow, Alex Ainley.

    39 next month!

    The craftiest/most cynical player over the last few years. Very clumsy with his elbows and knees, constantly colliding with players off the ball etc

    I mean that as a back handed compliment. If you watch a game live its worth keeping an eye on him for a few minutes

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    @Duluth Probably has to run the shortest lines these days... 🙂

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    A day after the Crusaders' skipper was ruled out of Super Rugby Aotearoa with a foot injury, the 26-year-old went under the knife in Christchurch on Thursday.

    Crusaders coach Scott Robertson called the procedure ''successful', but isn't expected to have a rehabilitation plan for a couple of days.

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    "It was pretty emotional when he stood up and said to the team that he wouldn't be involved this year. As a captain, he's hugely respected by us, and he just wanted to lead his teams through his actions,'' Robertson said.

    "Now, he's going to have to do it off the field. We've added him to the coaching staff, he's a creative mind. He'll work just as hard off it for us to make sure he gives everything he possibly can.''

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    Barrett isn't the only veteran player set to provide an extra voice and set of eyes from the sidelines.

    Former All Blacks and Crusaders halfback Andy Ellis, who last played for the red and blacks in 2016, is also helping out at Rugby Park while he's back in town.

    The 36-year-old is between contracts and isn't sure what's next, but took the opportunity to have a run in the Crusaders' inter-squad match earlier this month.

    ''He's probably a little bit like DC [Dan Carter], keeps himself incredibly fit, a great competitor. He's here with us now, it's great,'' Robertson said.

    "He's pretty special and unique, he's just been foraging around in the background, giving little bits of gold to us. He's taken on the role of helping the halfbacks out as much as he can.''

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    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300043038/injured-all-blacks-lock-scott-barretts-surgery-successful

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    Nice guy, Andy Ellis. His input will be invaluable.

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    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300043222/super-rugby-crusaders-halfback-mitchell-drummond-keen-to-stick-around

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    @akan004 Bugger. That's a pity. He's been a surprise this year. The youngest player in SR in 2020, but playing better than I expected for a rookie. I hope it's not season-ending.

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    @Stargazer only 6 weeks left - no finals - so probably done I suspect.

    47 days left in the season according to Google...

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    The former Highlander thought his playing career was done, despite spending a few months in Christchurch for Crusaders pre-season earlier this year.

    Ainley and his family are moving home to Nelson in a few weeks, having spent about a year in the North Island.

    "No, I'm not playing for Ta$man. This will basically be it,'' Ainley said before the question could even be asked.

    "I say it will be me done, but I've said I'm out about three or four times now. So we will see what happens. I will see if the phone rings.''

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    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300045407/super-rugby-alex-ainley-the-latest-old-dog-to-return-to-the-competition

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