No SOS for injured All Blacks as Crusaders brace for BullsGETTY IMAGES Crusaders No 8 Jordan Taufua had a try ruled out when TMO Glenn Newman controversially decided that Tim Bateman had knocked the ball on earlier in the movement. There is zero chance the Crusaders coaches will attempt to coerce their injured All Blacks stars to make an early return. GETTY IMAGES Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar was quick to shut down any thought of injured All Blacks being fast-tracked into the side. Forget it, says Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar. Last year the Crusaders lost just one Super Rugby game, against the Hurricanes in their final round-robin game in Wellington.

Source: Stuff March 18, 2018 03:00 UTC