Crusaders 2023

[SBW1]

@Chris Grace gone for another 6 weeks according to the article. How are they tracking in regards to bringing in young ones from the academy. I know last week we had a new halfback, who wilted a bit under pressure, still good that he got a run at the top level.

[Chris]

@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris Grace gone for another 6 weeks according to the article. How are they tracking in regards to bringing in young ones from the academy. I know last week we had a new halfback, who wilted a bit under pressure, still good that he got a run at the top level.

Jamie Hannah I believe is Dunshea's replacement,
Will Gaulter is training with the team probably covering Goodhue.
Looks like the starters and bench in the Front row v Dura are covering Newell and Bell.
Not sure who is covering for Jordan and Grace atm.

[Stargazer]

This is the official media release:

Injury Update from Round 1 v Chiefs

An update of our injuries from Round One of Super Rugby Pacific 2023

[Stargazer]

David Havili Re-Signs to 2025

Crusaders and All Blacks back David Havili has penned a new deal that will see him stay in the country until 2025

[SBW1]

@Stargazer Is Goodhue out for long? He doesn't appear to have fully recovered from his injury even though he made it back to the All Blacks.

[Chris]

Crusaders just keep getting injuries
Havilli out with AC injury for a number of weeks
Bell fractured his ankle at training and is out for the SR season

Newell and Dunshea also gone for the season
McAlister out with concussion
Grace,Goodhue,Jordan all injured until 2nd half of the comp.

[Stargazer]

@Chris Geez. Can't see them win the comp. with so many injuries.

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris Geez. Can't see them win the comp. with so many injuries.

me too,looks tough

[george33]

@Chris isn't Newell and Jager done for season as well and strange maybe ?

[george33]

@george33 oh sorry u mentioned newell

[Chris]

@george33 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris isn't Newell and Jager done for season as well and strange maybe ?

Yep I mentioned Newell and Dunshea gone for the season.
Strange as far as I know is back very soon.
Jager I hear maybe back around Rd11 now.

[george33]

@Chris Jager I was told gone 2 but not sure u will no so thanks

[Chris]

@george33 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris Jager I was told gone 2 but not sure u will no so thanks

Yeah was originally thats right,But he is recovering better and they expect he will be available around RD 11 or 12

[george33]

@Chris good stuff crusaders will get a few back at second half comp still bit worry about will tho

[Chris]

@george33 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris good stuff crusaders will get a few back at second half comp still bit worry about will tho

Yeah looks like a tough year for them I reckon.

[SBW1]

@Chris This will be the year we will be blooding a lot of the academy guys. Alex Harford will get his debut before long I would imagine.

[Chris]

@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris This will be the year we will be blooding a lot of the academy guys. Alex Harford will get his debut before long I would imagine.

Yep maybe good for the long term,Harford is in the WTG probably will get a contract 2024 With Richie gone.

[Stargazer]

Injury Update: George Bell

[SBW1]

@Stargazer It looks like we are giving at least one debutant a run per game if the beginning of the season is anything is to go by. Next week against the Brumbies, will be all hands on deck, this is a big game.

[Chris]

@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Stargazer It looks like we are giving at least one debutant a run per game if the beginning of the season is anything is to go by. Next week against the Brumbies, will be all hands on deck, this is a big game.

Reece will be out due to an ankle strain.