Crusaders 2023

george33

@Chris leister and Jordan unsigned any further news

Chris

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.
NZR are working with Razor on signings for 2024 onwards.

SBW1

Jordan would be hot property from URC and Japan and could command big bucks, vital that he is signed as soon as possible. Surely must be close to being the fastest man in rugby.

chchfanatic

Leicester is definitely gone to Toulon. Sam whitelock to Pau

African Monkey

@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.

SBW1

What is Ennor doing?

SBW1

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300881210/doesnt-look-great-crusaders-bracing-for-life-without-all-black-joe-moody

Stargazer

Summary of that and similar articles:

Joe Moody (ankle) out for at least two weeks, but it could be much longer if he requires surgery
George Bower (knee) out for the rest of 2023
Fletcher Newell (foot) out for the SR season, but expected to be available for the Rugby Championship
Finlay Brewes (shoulder) out for the SR season
Oli Jager (cut to his leg) will miss MP game; expected back for Waratahs game
Quinten Strange (hand) injured, but not a fracture and likely to be available for Waratahs game
Sam Whitelock (achilles) expected to be available for Waratahs game
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.

Chris B.

@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.

Chris B.

@Stargazer Crikey - we really can't afford Joe Moody's injury to be serious.

There's not much behind Tamaiti Williams and Oli Jager.

Stargazer

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.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/132105129/aaron-mauger-resigns-as-moana-pasifika-coach-but-will-stay-on-for-remainder-of-season