Crusaders centre Casey Laulala ruled out with shoulder injury

[jargan83]

Crusaders centre Casey Laulala ruled out with shoulder injury

March 05, 2009

Crusaders centre Casey Laulala has been ruled out of Saturday's Super 14 rugby match against the Highlanders at Dunedin with a shoulder injury.

Laulala, who scored four tries in the first three rounds of the competition, injured his right shoulder in the match against the Hurricanes last weekend and will be replaced by Adam Whitelock.

Full-back Leon MacDonald has also failed a fitness test on the shoulder he injured in the first-round victory over the Chiefs.

Coach Todd Blackadder has had to bracket prop Ben Franks (foot injury) with Bronson Murray and half-back Andy Ellis (sprained ankle) with Kahn Fotuali'i when he named his side.

Winger Blair Cook, 25, will earn his first Crusaders cap on the left flank as a replacement for Kade Poki, who sprained an ankle against the Hurricanes last weekend.

Hamish Gard comes on to the bench as cover for the backs.


http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...002381,00.html

[mudskipper]

A shame a big blow for the bro with the fro has had some good form... Force may not face him week 5....

[jargan83]

possibly some headaches for our Fantasy Super 14 players as well

[mudskipper]

possibly some headaches for our Fantasy Super 14 players as well

I'm thinking I may have to play the wild card this week...

[GIGS20]

I'm saving mine for when the Force have a bye

[zimeric]

haha i think the Highlanders have a very good chance of pulling of an upset will both Macdonald & Laulaula off for the Saders.... grins*