A handful of Crusaders players have found themselves in hot water, after they were caught flouting the lockdown rules to train together in Christchurch on Monday.

The incident has been met with swift contempt from both witnesses and health officials, who are urging players to remember the role they play in public.



One anonymous witness to the workout said they were unimpressed with what they saw.



"We're all struggling through this lockdown," the witness said. "And none of us particularly want to be doing it, but we know it's the best thing to do.



"I was disappointed, before I realised who they were."



The Crusaders have confirmed there were three separate bubbles involved, one of which involved star first-five Richie Mo'unga.



The All Black lives with pregnant wife Sophie, and is clearly seen handling the same ball and training around the group.