Kieron Fonotia’s tender hamstring is threatening to disrupt the Crusaders’ new-look midfield.
The injury forced the robust centre from the field during their 52-31 win over the Cheetahs and it could force him out of the Super Rugby match against the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium on Saturday.
If Fonotia is unavailable Ryan Crotty is expected to shift to centre and Tom Taylor start at second five-eighth.
Strong messages were spoken by the Crusaders senior players before they left Bloemfontein and their preparations this week are likely to be of test match intensity.
The Crusaders will take on the Chiefs at 7.35pm Saturday.
Story by: Aliki Bia
