Some good news for the Crusaders as All Blacks number eight Kieran Read is on track to face the Blues on Saturday.
Read has been sidelined in the past month with torn ligaments in a toe but assistant coach Dave Hewitt said the signs are positive.
If Read does return to the starting lineup, Hewitt said there is no guarantee he will take over the captaincy because George Whitelock has been doing a good job.
The Crusaders will take on the Blues at 7.35pm this Saturday.
Meanwhile, at 7.35pm on Friday the Hurricanes will play the Chiefs and at 9.40pm the Rebels will face the Stormers.
Story by: Akuila Cama
