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    High praise for new Crusaders recruit James O'Connor from coach Rob Penney

    High praise for new Crusaders recruit James O'Connor from coach Rob Penney

    1 February 2025
    The former Wallabies playmaker featured off the bench in the preseason loss to the Blues in Kirwee, providing a couple of try assists.

    Penney says O'Connor will play a pivotal role this Super Rugby season.



    Crusaders pops Finlay Brewer and Seb Calder both suffered shoulder injuries.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity


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