All Blacks Richie Mo'unga and George Bridge are free to play for the Crusaders this weekend while an investigation is carried out into their alleged offensive behaviour while in South Africa.
NZ Rugby has asked its independent complaint service to handle the allegations that emerged following separate late‑night incidents in Pretoria and Cape Town this month.
One of the accusations surrounds star five‑eighth Mo'unga allegedly spitting at a woman while winger Bridge is accused of being part of a group fingered for making homophobic slurs and acting in an intimidating manner.
The pair are rising stars of New Zealand rugby and set to play a key role as the Crusaders chase a third successive Super Rugby title.
The Crusaders will take on the Blues at 7.35pm this Saturday.
In Super Rugby matches this Friday, the Chiefs meet the Reds at 7.35pm and the Brumbies face the Bulls at 9.45pm.
On Saturday, the Sunwolves meet the Rebels at 5.15pm while the Waratahs meet the Jaguares at 9.45pm.
On Sunday, the Stormers will take on the Highlanders at 1.05am and the Sharks meet the Lions at 3.15am.
Source: TVNZ
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