Israel Dagg's comeback will have to wait at least another week.

Crusaders fullback Israel Dagg will have to wait at least another week before returning to Super Rugby.

The 28-year-old will not play against the Chiefs in Fiji on Friday night, despite getting through half a game for Christchurch club University last weekend.

It was his first game since he injured his right-knee against the Reds in Brisbane on March 11, a blow which required minor knee surgery.

GETTY IMAGES Crusaders fullback Israel Dagg, right, hasn't played for his franchise since injuring his right-knee against the Reds in round three.

Dagg did travel with the unbeaten Crusaders to Suva on Tuesday, but a team spokesperson confirmed he was not part of the 25-strong touring group and would instead help with promotional activities during the week.

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Another week off for Dagg means he will have just two Super Rugby games - against the Rebels in Melbourne and the Highlanders in Christchurch - to show All Blacks coach Steve Hansen he's primed for the three-test series against the British and Irish Lions in June and July.

Following his club appearance against Marist-Albion, Dagg was confident he was ready to return to the Crusaders.

"I will be good to go for next week. I was happy with how it all went. There is still room for improvement, but I am confident I am on the right track," he said.

By putting Dagg's comeback on ice, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will at least be spared the headache of finding room for him.

The first-year Super Rugby coach will name his team on Wednesday, with few changes expected in the backs ahead of their match with the Chiefs, who have had the wood on them in recent years.

In Dagg's place, David Havili has been exceptional in the No 15 jersey, while wings George Bridge and Seta Tamanivalu haven't missed a beat.

Robertson has lost lock Scott Barrett (knee and ankle) for at least three weeks, but captain Sam Whitelock is available after serving a two-match suspension for striking a Cheetahs' player in Bloemfontein last month.