The Chiefs are likely to miss three All Black players in their massive New Zealand derby game against the Crusaders.
Damian McKenzie, Angus Ta’avao and Nepo Laulala are nursing injuries.
The Chiefs entered the pre-season with almost all of their players fit and ready for the season and importantly, their key All Blacks were all injury-free.
Chiefs Coach, Warren Gatland says that he does not think that the injuries are serious and he does not think that it will be a long term thing.
The Chiefs will take on the Crusaders at 6.05pm Saturday.
Looking at the matches this week, the Highlanders takes on the Sharks at 6.05pm Friday, the Brumbies will face the Rebels at 8.15pm Friday, the Blues battle the Waratahs at 8.15pm Saturday, the Lions will play the Reds at 1.05am Sunday while the Stormers and the Bulls play at 3.15am Sunday and the Hurricanes will take on the Jaquares at 9.40am Sunday.
[Source: rugbypass]
