Crusaders 2023

[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.

[Stargazer]

@Chris Who has dropped out to make room for Hannah?

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris Who has dropped out to make room for Hannah?

Gallagher is out,Gardner starts

[SBW1]

@Chris Is next week a bye?

[Chris]

@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris Is next week a bye?

No Reds next week followed by MP then we have the Bye.

[SBW1]

@Chris Away or at home?

[Chris]

@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris Away or at home?

Reds away Mp at home

[taniwharugby]

Whitelocks injury while not great for Crusaders is probably quite good for the ABs

[SBW1]

@taniwharugby Heard a rumour today while watching a Youtube livefeed on Kiwilads channel that said Dave Rennie was a possible candidate for the Crusaders head coach job.

[SBW1]

@SBW1

Mar 21, 2023  /  Sport

Opinion: Potential candidates to replace Scott Robertson as Crusaders coach in 2024 | Newshub

The Super Rugby serial winners will have a new face in charge from 2024.

[taniwharugby]

@SBW1 I'd say he is a candidate for that and the Blues job....