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    A former All Black and Crusaders lock is back with the Super Rugby champions in a coaching capacity

    A former All Black and Crusaders lock is back with the Super Rugby champions in a coaching capacity


    Luke Romano's been in camp during pre-season - he played the last of his 136 games for the Crusaders in 2021 before a one-season stint with the Blues in 2022.

    Coach Rob Penney's clarified the role.



    The Crusaders have a warm-up game against the Highlanders in Timaru on Friday.

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