Ryan Crotty Ready To Return To Crusaders

Having watched the loss to the Chiefs from the couch, Ryan Crotty has rejoined a determined Crusaders camp ahead of their match against the Rebels on Saturday.

The All Blacks midfielder picked up a calf injury in the final test against Wales, forcing him to skip the trip to Fiji.

Crotty said he's fit to return this weekend and has noticed those involved in the loss want to make a point.

He said everyone's been pretty serious about performing this weekend after a disappointing effort in Suva.

Captain Kieran Read will be rested for the game, while prop Joe Moody is out with a neck injury

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