Wednesday Morning Round Up
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Former Moari All Blacks forward Nick Crosswell returns to Manawatu
Crosswell, 31, has spent the past three seasons playing for Welsh club Newport-Gwent Dragons. Full story
Jared Payne ruled out for the rest of the Lions Tour
Payne stayed in Wellington for tests after reporting a headache before the Hurricanes game. Full story
Japanese assistant coach Atsushi Tanabe will join the Southland Stags coaching setup for the 2017 provincial season. Full story
Brumbies team to face the Reds
.@BrumbiesRugby coach Stephen Larkham giving nothing away, with the rugby world waiting to see if Lealiifano will complete his comeback. pic.twitter.com/k33Y2oAyMm
— RUGBYcomau (@rugbycomau) July 5, 2017
Reds side to face the Brumbies
George: "It's about taking it to another level now"