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Force's Brown won't be risked against Crusaders
A planned SOS to injured Western Force backrower Richard Brown has been recalled, with team bosses deciding against risking the Wallaby in the critical Super 14 clash with the Crusaders this weekend.
- Tim Clarke
- March 10, 2009 - 7:36AM
Such was the concern after the Force slumped to a error-riddled defeat to the previously winless Chiefs in round four, coach John Mitchell was considering calling Brown to New Zealand after he suffered a shoulder injury in the upset win over the Brumbies.
But after checking with Brown how the AC injury was progressing it was decided not to risk the popular Wallaby - preferring to ensure his fitness for the three home matches to follow the current New Zealand tour.
That decision was most likely made easier by the news that Crusaders and All Black captain Richie McCaw will miss this week, and possibly up to six matches, after straining a knee ligament.
And more good news was that hooker Tai McIsaac has recovered from the slight concussion suffered in the Chiefs' reverse, and trained with the squad yesterday
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