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BNZ Crusaders injury update: Sam Whitelock & Mike Delany

Details Published: 16 March 2018

There have been 2 injury-enforced late changes to the BNZ Crusaders team to play the Highlanders on Saturday night.



Sam Whitelock has been withdrawn after developing some minor symptoms late yesterday. This has meant he cannot complete the Post-Concussion Return to Play process this week but he will continue to progress his activity under medical guidance. Luke Romano will start alongside Scott Barrett, and Quinten Strange has been brought on to the bench. Matt Todd will now captain the side and Tim Bateman will be vice-captain.



Mike Delany has jarred his knee at training on Thursday and has also been withdrawn from this weekend’s game after review this morning. He will be reviewed by the medical team on Monday. Brett Cameron has been brought in to the match day 23 as first five-eighth cover.