Cruden injured but Chiefs still beat Crusaders
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Flyhalf Aaron Cruden's knee injury dampened any celebrations by the Waikato Chiefs as they beat an error-ridden and profligate Canterbury Crusaders 26-9 in Christchurch on Friday.
Cruden, who is in the running for Steve Hansen's All Blacks World Cup squad later this year, limped off in the 19th minute after injuring his left knee.
The 26-year-old had received some treatment on the pitch but could barely put any weight on his left leg and when he tried to change direction while walking he collapsed on the turf again and was immediately replaced by Andrew Horrell.
The victory moved the …
Cruden, who is in the running for Steve Hansen's All Blacks World Cup squad later this year, limped off in the 19th minute after injuring his left knee.
The 26-year-old had received some treatment on the pitch but could barely put any weight on his left leg and when he tried to change direction while walking he collapsed on the turf again and was immediately replaced by Andrew Horrell.
The victory moved the …
