Fergus Burke admits he thought he may never get another opportunity to play for the Crusaders again after David Havili's positional switch to first five

The 24-year-old made his long awaited return from an achilles tendon rupture in last week's loss to the Brumbies - with Havili returning to second five to cover for the injured Dallas McLeod.

The pair remain the 10-12 combo for tonight's clash against the Blues.

Burke heads to English club Saracens at the end of the year, but is stoked to have a last hurrah with the Crusaders.



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