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May 28, 2014 3:26PM
The Crusaders have received a huge boost for their key Super Rugby clash with Western Force with skipper Kieran Read to return after six weeks.
The All Blacks No.8 and 2013 World Player of the Year has recovered from the concussion he suffered in the win over the Chiefs in mid-April.
He has also got over the cold that kept him sidelined from the Crusaders’ 32-30 win over the Highlanders in a thriller last weekend.
Read’s availability means Luke Whitelock goes to the bench.
The match in Christchurch on Friday night pits two teams with plenty to play for.
The Crusaders are the New Zealand conference leaders and sit third on the overall table, one place ahead of the Force.
Crusaders: Israel Dagg, Johnny McNicholl, Tom Taylor, Ryan Crotty, Nemani Nadolo, Colin Slade, Andy Ellis, Kieran Read (capt), Richie McCaw, Jordan Taufua, Sam Whitelock, Dominic Bird, Nepo Laulala, Ben Funnell, Tim Perry. Reserves: Nafi Tuitavake, Adam Whitelock, Willi Heinz, Luke Whitelock, Jimmy Tupou, Owen Franks, Wyatt Crockett, Corey Flynn.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/su...-1226934671284
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
Well, if we're gonna take 'em... let's take 'em with their best on the field!
Great game, Fucken battled right through to the 80!
This is a bloody big ask.
Nothing to lose, give it everything boys!
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Japan and the Pacific Islands for Aussie Super 9's!
Let's have one of these in WA! Click this link: Saitama Super Arena - New Perth Stadium?
Bugger, it's just got a little harder but I have faith that the boys can do it.
Pretty sure that monster winger Nemani Nadolo played for Paly 5 or 6 years ago as a 18 year old
Wests Scarborough 1st Grade juggernaut has played finals rugby each and every year since its inception and continues this remarkable feat yet again this season and unbelievably it's still rolling on and as an added little circle jerk for the masses Wests actually hold the record for the current longest unbroken finals record.
Time for Stander to let us know what he's about.... I've been very impressed so far with his stats
With what I've seen of him, I bet he is relishing taking it to Keiran Read
Go get 'em bull!
Great game, Fucken battled right through to the 80!
I really bet the crusaders are beefing up like crazy this week - Richie will be on his offside best just to really keep things interesting!
Anyone know which ref we've got?
more importantly--is any one going down to JB O'reillys to watch the game?