WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The Canterbury Crusaders started their long trek to South Africa in search of their eighth Super Rugby title with Kieran Read and Owen Franks on the plane despite limping off in the semi-final victory over the Waikato Chiefs.
All Blacks captain Read hurt his knee and limped off in the final few minutes of the 27-13 victory at Rugby League Park, while Franks was replaced at halftime after a long-standing Achilles injury flared up.
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