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Mo'unga gets X-rays amid broken jaw concerns
By Tom Webber
Crusaders fly-half Richie Mo'unga was sent for X-rays amid concerns he sustained a broken jaw in Saturday's 45-28 victory over the Stormers.
Mo'unga, who is on the fringes of the All Blacks set-up, scored a magnificent solo try as part of a 15-point haul, before taking a blow to the head from Steven Kitshoff as the Stormers prop powered over the line.
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson rued the injury to the 23-year-old, who was sidelined for just over six weeks with a broken hand during the previous season.
"It was just a head clash. It was when their reserve prop scored, he took one on the chin," said Robertson.
"He sort of fell off that tackle when they scored. He is away getting X-rays now.
"It is a shame for him. It is similar to what happened last year isn't it, he broke his hand and Mitch Hunt was exceptional and took that opportunity. We have got that depth.
"Mike Delany - it is for that exact reason why he is in our squad. He is a tremendous player and experienced."
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Frustrating feels like the wrong term.
In all the matches England narrowly lost - they stopped playing in the final stages and lost the game.
That’s not frustrating. That’s infuriating.
Go to commentsI don't think he deserves the benefit of the doubt. If he's prepared to find a new attack and defence coach then I'm happy for him to stay but our attack is entirely dependent on Smith and our defence is shocking. Borthwick appointed coaches woefully under qualified for these roles and that reflects on him. His only hope is to revamp his coaching setup, which he won't do because they're his mates.
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