Crusaders 2023

[Stargazer]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/131631356/all-blacks-wing-sevu-reece-to-miss-world-cup-after-seasonending-knee-injury

Robertson also confirmed All Black and Crusaders loose forward Ethan Blackadder would be sidelined for six weeks with a calf tear.

Blackadder, one of 16 injured Crusaders, sustained the blow during the team’s bonus point win against the Brumbies last week.

Lock Sam Whitelock (broken hand) is on track to return after the team’s round eight bye.

[Crazy Horse]

Jesus what's going? Not just a Crusader thing but it seems like it's injuries galore this season. Players/teams being more cautious given it's a World Cup year perhaps?

[Stargazer]

@Crazy-Horse I have no evidence for it, but I suspect that the higher speed of the game may have something to do with it. At least in part.

[Toddy]

Doesn't Blackadder get injured for a decent amount of time every year? He's just one of those players. Sucks as he's been playing well.

[Canes4life]

@Toddy said in Crusaders 2023:

Doesn't Blackadder get injured for a decent amount of time every year? He's just one of those players. Sucks as he's been playing well.

Probably a result of the way he plays. Body on the line and all that.

[SBW1]

@Canes4life Wonder if Macca Springer's gets an opportunity with Sevu out for the season.

[Canes4life]

@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Canes4life Wonder if Macca Springer's gets an opportunity with Sevu out for the season.

Hopefully Patafilo gets plenty of game time.

[gt12]

@Canes4life said in Crusaders 2023:

@Toddy said in Crusaders 2023:

Doesn't Blackadder get injured for a decent amount of time every year? He's just one of those players. Sucks as he's been playing well.

Probably a result of the way he plays. Body on the line and all that.

See Tom Robinson.

[SBW1]

@gt12 Saders must be expecting slippery conditions this Friday night. On a facebook post they were training with the sprinklers on. Has been very humid in Brisbane the last few days.

[george33]

@Chris what has happened to Melanie Nanai at crusaders? No game time yet I no blues and chiefs turned him down for contract but with so many injuries at crusaders no game time yet or is he injured?

[Chris]

@george33 said in Next Blues, Crusaders, Hurricanes coach discussion:

@Chris what has happened to Melanie Nanai at crusaders? No game time yet I no blues and chiefs turned him down for contract but with so many injuries at crusaders no game time yet or is he injured?

He is injured again.

[george33]

@Chris again story of his rugby career at this stage thanks

[Chris]

David Havilli and Macca Springer both a chance for this week, if not 100% back for R9 after the Bye.

[Stargazer]

Mo'unga playing his 100th game, this Friday. I assume it's his 100th Crusaders game, with his 100th Super Rugby game the next game? (Like Scott Barrett earlier?)

[SBW1]

@Stargazer Who is going to replace him next year? Sure we have Fergus Burke who is earmarked as his heir. I have a feeling we may see Harford get a run soon. Are we going to look for a new signing in the future?

[Stargazer]

@SBW1 Burke, Kemara and another. Could be Harford, could be someone new.

[Chris]

@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Stargazer Who is going to replace him next year? Sure we have Fergus Burke who is earmarked as his heir. I have a feeling we may see Harford get a run soon. Are we going to look for a new signing in the future?

James White from the Crusaders Academy and U/2Os is another option if they don't select Harford.

[Stargazer]

@Chris Has he played NPC? Very risky to back-up Burke with two rookies.

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris Has he played NPC? Very risky to back-up Burke with two rookies.

Not as yet , More a player for the future.

[Stargazer]

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