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    The Crusaders are demanding more of their senior players after a shaky start to their Super Rugby defence

    The Crusaders are demanding more of their senior players after a shaky start to their Super Rugby defence


    Rookie first-five Taha Kemara's come in for scrutiny after Saturday's loss to the Waratahs in Melbourne.

    Assistant coach Dan Perrin is confident in Kemara's ability and says it'll take a team effort to help the 20-year-old.



    The Crusaders are away to the Drua in Lautoka on Saturday.

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