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New Zealand captain Richie McCaw ruled out for up to eight weeks with broken thumb

McCaw suffered the blow in the Crusaders' 35-24 defeat to the Blues on Friday night

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Saturday 01 March 2014 15:52 GMT
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Richie McCaw has suffered a broken thumb that will keep him out for up to eight weeks
Richie McCaw has suffered a broken thumb that will keep him out for up to eight weeks

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering a broken thumb Friday in the second round of the Super 15 rugby tournament.

McCaw suffered the injury in the first half of the Crusaders' match against the Auckland-based Blues on Friday and took no part in the second half. The Christchurch-based Crusaders confirmed the injury Saturday and said it was not yet clear whether McCaw would have to undergo surgery.

The Crusaders lost the match 35-24 after being beaten 18-10 by the defending champion Chiefs in their opening match of the season. McCaw's injury has now dealt a new and heavy blow to the seven-time champions.

McCaw may not return before the Crusaders' round 12 match against the ACT Brumbies on May 3.

AP

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