Injury update ahead of Round Seven

Crusaders medical team has confirmed lock Sam Whitelock will miss the next four weeks of rugby with a broken finger, while Mitch Dunshea has unfortunately been ruled out for the remainder of the season, having had knee surgery. Antonio Shalfoon has been called into the squad to replace Dunshea.

Meanwhile, hooker Brodie McAlister will also miss the next four to six weeks of the season with the calf injury he sustained during the warm up to last weekend's game.

We are wishing all the boys the best with their recovery.