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Rugby: SBW returns to Crusaders' ranks for key Reds clash
Coach also adds Brad Thorn and Owen Franks to starting XV.
Coach also adds Brad Thorn and Owen Franks to starting XV.
The Crusaders risk having their party balloons burst by the Reds in a Super 15 rugby match in Brisbane on Sunday night.
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Crusaders front-rowers Wyatt Crockett and Corey Flynn have re-signed with the Crusaders and NZRU.
The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of Brad Thorn and Sonny Bill Williams for Sunday's clash against the Reds.
All Black captain Richie McCaw announced today he has re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union for another four years.
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Todd Blackadder believes Sonny Bill Williams should get the same treatment from the NZRU as Dan Carter and Richie McCaw.
Winger Joe Rokocoko will join fellow All Black Neemia Tialata at French Top 14 rugby club Bayonne after the World Cup.
The serious injury to fullback Isaia Toeava is hurting the Blues more than they suspected.
Dan Carter made the unwatchable almost watchable in Napier. Almost, but not quite.
Super 15 also-rans the Western Force and ACT Brumbies finished 13-13 on Saturday.
The NSW Waratahs won back some respect with an enterprising 29-12 Super Rugby victory over the Lions at the Sydney Football Stadium.