Crotty could be fit to replace Nonu
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Crusaders centre Ryan Crotty should be available to replace Ma'a Nonu in the 12 jersey for the All Blacks against Argentina.
Crotty was outstanding in the first half of New Zealand's 51-20 win over Australia in Round Two, but was forced off at the interval with a fracture cheekbone.
Steve Hansen may decide to go with Malakai Fekitoa or Ben Smith in midfield in La Plata, but Crotty hopes to be in contention.
''I had X-rays the other day and hopefully, if all goes well, I should be fine to play next week,'' Crotty told Stuff.
''I have never been to Argentina, it would be cool to go.
Bu…
Crotty was outstanding in the first half of New Zealand's 51-20 win over Australia in Round Two, but was forced off at the interval with a fracture cheekbone.
Steve Hansen may decide to go with Malakai Fekitoa or Ben Smith in midfield in La Plata, but Crotty hopes to be in contention.
''I had X-rays the other day and hopefully, if all goes well, I should be fine to play next week,'' Crotty told Stuff.
''I have never been to Argentina, it would be cool to go.
Bu…
