Sonny Bill Williams is injured in the Crusaders 33 points to 20 loss to the Cheetahs this morning.

William went off at half-time with a knee injury while first five eight Dan Carter was replaced in the 50th minute of play.

The Crusaders remain on 4th place in the overall standing with 44 points and is second in the New Zealand conference with the Blues leading on 49 points.

In other results, the Chiefs beat the Stormers 30 points to 23, Bulls thumped the Rebels 47-7 and the Lions upset the Brumbies 39-20.

Story by: Dreu Vukailagi