The Crusaders are ruing the loss of flanker Ethan Blackadder right at the business end of the Super Rugby season
The Crusaders are ruing the loss of flanker Ethan Blackadder right at the business end of the Super Rugby season
6 June 2022
The loose forward has been ruled out of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs due to a dislocated shoulder.
Scans this week will reveal whether Blackadder will be able to recover for the All Blacks' test series against Ireland in July.
Assistant coach Andrew Goodman says it's a huge blow.
Lock Quinten Strange is available for selection for the semi against the Chiefs after recovering from his calf injury.
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