Leigh Halfpenny, the new signing for Crusaders, will be sidelined for 3-4 months due to a pectoral muscle injury sustained in a pre-season game against Munster. The injury occurred during his debut game for the team in Cork. The 35-year-old Welshman needs surgery and will miss most of the Super Rugby season. Meanwhile, Crusaders bounced back with a five-try victory over Bristol Bears in a match marked by a scrappy performance.
🔴⚫️ Five-try Crusaders bounce back against Bristol Bears. ✍️ The match report from the Ashton Gate clash. #BRIvCRU https://t.co/TEogdJXMda
🔴 Crusaders perform their haka ahead of facing Bristol Bears. #BRIvCRU https://t.co/py6AGIDJCJ
Bristol vs Crusaders is quickly entering the race for the scrappiest game of rugby I’ve witnessed. #BRIvCRU
🐻🇳🇿 ICYMI: Team news for Bristol Bears v Crusaders. #BRIvCRU 👇 https://t.co/shgVHIeQlP
Former @WelshRugbyUnion full-back Leigh Halfpenny will miss most of @crusadersrugby Super Rugby season with a chest injury. Crusaders said the 35-year-old needed surgery and was expected to be out for three to four months.
Veteran fullback Leigh Halfpenny faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a pectoral muscle injury during his brief debut for the Crusaders in Cork. https://t.co/sQ7n5Kk1AI
Leigh Halfpenny suffered the injury during the Crusaders' loss to Munster last weekend. #SuperRugbyPacific #CrusadersRugby Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/b3K6cSblEf
Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out for 3-4 months with a pectoral muscle injury sustained during the pre-season game against Munster. Gutting. https://t.co/D3483y42qS
🏴 ⚔️ BREAKING: New Crusaders signing Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out for 3-4 months after suffering a pec injury in their pre-season game against Munster. Gutting for the Welshman. #SuperRugbyPacific