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Crusaders hooker suffers season-ending injury

By Online Editors
Tuesday 26 Jan 2021

INJURY UPDATE: Crusaders hooker Andrew Makalio has been ruled out for the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa season.

Makalio injured his neck following a collision while playing for Tasman towards the end of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup.

Subsequent investigations and specialist opinions have determined that surgery is required to manage this.

Makalio's surgery date has yet to be set however, the Crusaders confirmed that he will be out for the Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competitions

Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson said: "We really feel for Drewza, and we wish him all the best with surgery and his recovery.

"While he won't take part in any games this season, Drew is a really important member of our squad and his contribution off the field will be significant.

"We look forward to connecting with him on his return to Christchurch following surgery."

Bay of Plenty hooker Nathan Vella has joined the Crusaders squad as injury replacement for the full 2021 Super Rugby season.

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