Injured All Black Owen Franks' long‑awaited return from a shoulder injury isn't likely to go down when the Crusaders play the Chiefs in Suva this Saturday.
While the Crusaders have not yet ruled him out ahead of their departure for Suva tomorrow, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has indicated a return in the Fiji heat was probably too soon for Franks.
The Crusaders and the Chiefs rugby teams are expected to arrive in the country tomorrow for their Super Rugby New Zealand Derby at the ANZ Stadium.
The teams will also be conducting school and hospital visits before participating in a public event ahead of their game to meet their fans.
Ticket prices for the match vary from $20 for the grass, $30 for the concrete embarkment, $140 for the gold tickets, $160 for the red zone tickets and $180 platinum tickets.
The Chiefs will host the Crusaders at 7.35pm this Saturday at the ANZ Stadium in Suva.
In other Super Rugby matches this Saturday the Sunwolves face the Brumbies at 5.15pm while the Jaguares face the Reds at 9.45pm.
On Friday, the Blues take on the Bulls at 7.35pm and the Rebels will meet the Waratahs at 9.45pm.
On Sunday the Hurricanes play the Sharks at 1.05am while the Lions will take on the Stormers at 3.15am.
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