Crusaders 2023

[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.

[Stargazer]

Injury Update: Taha & David

Following round 3 in Fiji our medical team have provided an update to Taha Kemara and David Havili.

Taha Kemara broke a bone in his hand playing against the Fijian Drua in Round 3. His return to play is expected to be about 5-6 weeks.

David Havili injured his left shoulder in the same game. Investigations have determined he injured structures in the region of the AC joint. He is progressing well and is expected to return to play in 3-6 weeks.

And this:

Mar 21, 2023  /  Sport

Super Rugby Pacific: All Blacks duo Sam Whitelock, Sevu Reece add to Crusaders' growing injury toll | Newshub

Both players are set to spend an extended period on the sidelines.

Whitelock suffered a broken hand during Saturday's thrilling win against the Blues at Eden Park, while Reece has sustained a "serious" knee injury.

The recovery timeframe for both players is still uncertain, with further scans on Wednesday set to provide more clarity.

[Chris]

As I expected debuts for Will Gaulter and Jamie Hannah from the bench.