Crusaders 2023
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@nostrildamus said in Crusaders 2023:
@Crazy-Horse said in Crusaders 2023:
I could live with that backline, or Goodhue at 12 and Ennor at 13. I am still a wee bit gunshy with McLeod.
Gunshy? Not fast enough for you?
He is only just starting to look like he belongs at this level after a few years of looking out of his depth, so he has a bit of work to do to win me over. He is obviously trying to impress me because he has looked good the last few games. I will give him that.
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The newest Crusader, Andrew Turner.
Bristol Bears Academy squad member
3 Premiership caps for Bristol (1 in the 2021/2022 season and 2 in the current season, most recently on 3 February 2023)
3 games for England U20 during the 2022 U20 Summer Series)Article on the Bristol Bears website:
Turner makes Crusaders debut in Super Rugby - Bristol Bears Rugby
Academy prop Andrew Turner made a remarkable debut for reigning Super Rugby champions the Crusaders in the New Zealand side's emphatic victory over the Western Force.
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He’s a bloody good kid. I actually got him over from Bristol. He stayed with me for a couple of weeks. He’s been playing pretty well for Sumner. Couple of Bath boys in chch too
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Ethan Blackadder Signs to 2025
Crusaders and All Blacks loose forward Ethan Blackadder has signed a new deal that will keep him in New Zealand until 2025
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I haven't heard anything about Jordan,
LF I think is talking to NZR as Razor is keen to keep him for 2024 and beyond.
Some of the signings you see recently could point to who Razor sees as crucial to his plans.
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Leicester is definitely gone to Toulon. Sam whitelock to Pau
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@chchfanatic said in Crusaders 2023:
Leicester is definitely gone to Toulon. Sam whitelock to Pau
Wow, surprises me that. Thought Leicester would have hung around for a few more years.
Huge gain for Tonga going forward.
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Summary of that and similar articles:
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Joe Moody (ankle) out for at least two weeks, but it could be much longer if he requires surgery
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George Bower (knee) out for the rest of 2023
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Fletcher Newell (foot) out for the SR season, but expected to be available for the Rugby Championship
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Finlay Brewes (shoulder) out for the SR season
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Oli Jager (cut to his leg) will miss MP game; expected back for Waratahs game
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Quinten Strange (hand) injured, but not a fracture and likely to be available for Waratahs game
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Sam Whitelock (achilles) expected to be available for Waratahs game
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Ethan Blackadder (calf) expected to be available for Waratahs game.
Whitelock and Blackadder are basically ready, but they're held back for another week.
ABs rest break, this week v MP: Mo'unga, Havili, Ennor and Fainga'anuku.
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@chchfanatic That's very disappointing to hear!
A good signing for Toulon, but I reckon Leicester should've stuck around NZ for at least another couple of years.
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Obviously, still waiting for the official announcement, but this is the rumour:
It was reported on Sky TV’s the Breakdown on Sunday night that Moana Pasifika’s best player, Levi Aumua is leaving the team next year to play for the Crusaders and he will sign a New Zealand Rugby contract.
The Crusaders are believed to have beaten the Blues and Rugby Australia to sign Aumua.
