Source: Radio New Zealand
Crusaders’ forward Kershawl Sykes-Martin is one of the players reported to have been involved in the dust-up in training. Joe Allison
Days after a significant loss to the Blues, tensions rose at Crusaders training on Tuesday with reports of punches thrown.
Stuff is reporting prop Kershawl Sykes-Martin and lock Will Tucker were involved in a dust-up at Rugby Park in Christchurch during a contact session.
Captain David Havili was reportedly the man to break up the altercation.
After training, coach Rob Penney did his best to downplay the tension, telling reporters he was not fazed by the clash between his players and even welcomed it.
“So there should be,” Penney said when asked if there was tension in the camp after the 29-13 defeat to the Blues.
“It was a really lovely sight to see, actually. It is a reflection of how much it means. The boys aren’t happy with the performances and the outcomes.
“Very proud young men are going to come up against each other, and create a bit of sandpaper from time to time.
“But it’s not a thing that is going to affect negatively. We are all over it, the boys are fine.”
Penney expected there could be more scuffles at training in the future.
“It’s not the first time and it won’t be the last.”
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