Crusaders cannot rely on Dan Carter’s return.

That’s the word from coach Todd Blackadder as Crusaders have suffered back to back defeats.

All Blacks first five-eighth Carter is due back for the next Super match against the Cheetahs and there could be expectations he will reverse the shonky form the Crusaders displayed in their two losses to the Chiefs and Highlanders.

Meanwhile, Reds leads the overall points table with Stormers second and Highlanders third.

In this week’s matches, Chiefs host Brumbies at 6.35pm this Friday while at 7.10am on Saturday, Stormers will play Blues.


Story by: Akuila Cama