This Saturday we will have the pleasure of watching 2 club Giants The Crusaders and The Brumbies go head to head at Canberra Stadium. Bad news for Crusaders fans is that they will be 3 All Blacks light. Richie McCaw, Brad Thorn and Leon MacDonald will all miss the match due to injury.

McCaw banged his head and with his history of concussion has along with his team management decided to give Saturday a miss. Thorn has injured his heal while MacDonald hurt his shoulder while playing the Chiefs.

You can never go through this competition without picking up injuries and, although having three experienced players out at the same time is unfortunate, I’m sure these young guys will make their presence felt.”

Todd Blackadder

Todd Blackadder missing his skipper