Cancer stricken Super 15 star Kurtis Haiu is facing serious assault charges after an incident in south of Auckland.

The 26 year old Blues lock faces three charges assault on a female, assault with intent to use a weapon, and common assault.

Haiu has been given a 65% chance of recovery from primary bone cancer.

The Blues host the Stormers this Friday at 7.35pm.

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: Filipe Naikaso