Squire sidelined with a broken thumb

Highlanders and All Black loose forward Liam Squire has sustained a broken thumb in his right hand.

The injury occurred in the first half of the Highlanders pulsating 25-17 win over Crusaders on Saturday night in Dunedin. Squire was replaced by Elliot Dixon just before halftime.

Squire will be sidelined for up to 6 weeks.