There continues to be growing worry over the number of players in the All Blacks casualty ward ahead of the Lions test series.
Sonny Bill Williams seems set to become the latest member after undergoing a head injury assessment at the weekend.
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has a broken thumb, as well as Highlanders loose forward Liam Squire, Jerome Kaino has required knee surgery and hooker Dane Coles has problems with a calf injury and concussion concerns.
Meanwhile the Crusaders continue their lead at the top of the overall Super Rugby standings after Round 11 at the weekend.
The seven-time champions lead with 46 points, second are the Lions with 42 points and third are the Stormers with 26 points.
The Brumbies are fourth in the overall standings with 18 points.
Defending champion, Hurricanes are 6th with 38 points.
Looking at the weekend’s results, the Crusaders beat the Bulls 62-24 while the Jaguares beat the Sunwolves 46-39.
The Sharks defeated the Force 37-12, the Waratahs lost to the Blues 40-33 while the Chiefs outclassed the Reds 46-17.
The Lions beat the Rebels 47-10 while the Highlanders edged the Cheetahs 45-41.
The Hurricanes beat the Stormers 41-22.
