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    Crusaders coach Rob Penney insists there's no cause for concern after skipper David Havili was replaced at halftime during their Super Rugby victory over the Blues

    Crusaders coach Rob Penney insists there's no cause for concern after skipper David Havili was replaced at halftime during their Super Rugby victory over the Blues


    The midfielder has been battling an achilles injury throughout the season.

    Penney says Havili was taken off as a precautionary measure, and expects his minutes to ramp up moving forward.



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