Injuries plague Super Rugby; Reds win against Waratahs
Injuries are significantly affecting the Super Rugby season, with 67 players unavailable across 11 teams. New Zealand teams are particularly impacted, with the Blues missing 11 players, including key All Blacks. The Fijian Drua are the only team without injuries. Macca Springer of the Crusaders had a standout performance, scoring five tries in a 55-33 victory over the Western Force, matching a Super Rugby record. His efforts helped the Crusaders secure a strong win. The Queensland Reds moved to third place in the standings after defeating the New South Wales Waratahs 35-15. The Reds capitalized on a yellow card against the Waratahs, turning the match in their favor.