Rib injury sidelines Crusaders hooker Codie Taylor

Hooker Codie Taylor has been ruled out of the Crusaders' match against the Fijian Drua in Christchurch on Friday night.

The Crusaders confirmed the news on Monday stating that Taylor suffered a rib cartilage sprain in the game against the Brumbies.

The Super Rugby side also confirmed that he is making good progress and does not require any imaging (scans) at this stage.

It's uncertain whether Taylor will be fit to play the final round-robin game against the Queensland Reds in Christchurch on May 27.

The Crusaders stated they would provide more information on his availability at a later date.