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    High praise for new Crusaders recruit James O'Connor from coach Rob Penney

    High praise for new Crusaders recruit James O'Connor from coach Rob Penney


    The former Wallabies playmaker featured off the bench in the preseason loss to the Blues in Kirwee, providing a couple of try assists.

    Penney says O'Connor will play a pivotal role this Super Rugby season.



    Crusaders pops Finlay Brewer and Seb Calder both suffered shoulder injuries.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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