2021 Crusaders

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The Crusaders have lost their Strength & Conditioning Coach, Simon Thomas. I understand from one of the comments on his instagram posts that he's going to Austin, so I'm assuming that's the Austin Gilgronis in the MLR. I wouldn't know, but looking at some of the other comments, he's highly regarded by the players.

[Machpants]

Austin, Massachussets?

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And Ennor is indeed back at training. From the Crusaders' twitter account:

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Hopefully the Ennor situation is a plan for the worst and hope for the best scenario and we see him back sooner.

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Is anyone going to this game? If so, can you please, post some comments on the game afterwards?

Crusaders Development XV to play Hurricanes Hunters tomorrow (Christchurch Park, k/o 1pm):

1 Conan O’Donnell
2 Nate Vella
3 Tamaiti Williams
4 Luke Romano
5 Mitch Dunshea
6 Liam Allen
7 Brendon O’Connor
8 Whetu Kamokamo Douglas
9 Ere Enari
10 Brett Cameron
11 Manasa Mataele
12 Taine Robinson
13 Rene Ranger
14 Cam Bailey
15 Chay Fihaki

Reserves
16 Sam Stewart
17 Kershawl Sykes-Martin
18 Sam Matenga
19 Max Hicks
20 Will Tucker
21 Matt Letoga
22 Mitch Gibson
23 Louie Chapman
24 Campbell Parata
25 Tahu Kaa
26 Trevahn Ta’ufolou

Good to see Manasa Mataele return from injury.

https://crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/crusaders-development-xv-named-to-player-hurricanes-development/

Full squad:

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I'd like to hear how Parata and Tucker go. Plus this Romano kid.

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Despite Blackadder looking dazed and struggling to get to his feet, he left the paddock and passed his head injury assessment, Hansen confirmed.

However, the Crusaders will play it safe and sit him for at least one week.

“[He was] good off the field. He texted him mum and dad to make sure they knew he was alright. Good young man, he will be back on the field soon,” Hansen said.

Tom Sanders, who fractured his cheek in an inter-squad match last month, has returned to training in a limited capacity, leaving Whetukamokamo Douglas as the frontrunner to replace Blackadder.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300248157/super-rugby-crusaders-downplay-richie-moungas-heavily-strapped-knee

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This is the Crusaders Development XV that is currently playing the Highlanders Bravehearts.

Oliver Jager is back playing.

Crusaders Development XV to play Highlanders Bravehearts:

1 Isileli Tu’ungafasi
2 Shilo Klein
3 Oli Jager
4 Will Tucker
5 Caleb Aperahama
6 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
7 Mitch Gibson
8 Matt Letoga
9 Ereatara Enari
10 Brett Cameron
11 Manasa Mataele
12 Tim O’Malley
13 Isaiah Punivai
14 Cam Bailey
15 Josh McKay

RESERVES:
16 Sam Stewart
17 Conan O’Donnell
18 Tamaiti Williams
19 Antonio Shalfoon
20 Liam Allen
21 Braden Stewart
22 Luke Donaldson
23 Alex Harford
24 Taine Robinson
25 Tahu Kaa
26 Rico Syme

https://www.crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/crusaders-development-xv-named-to-play-the-highlanders-bravehearts/

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[Billy Tell]

Apart from Ennor and Bridge who is currently injured and for how long out?

[Tim]

@billy-tell Blackadder and Sanders. Also Makalio.

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@billy-tell Easy to find on the injuries list: https://www.thesilverfern.com/squads

Still have to remove Jager from the injuries, but add Christie from tonight.

[Chris]

Jager,Grace,Mataele, fit for selection for this Weeks game,

Bridge and Saunders maybe back after the Bye.

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