Crusaders star facing long injury break after rupturing ACL

Braydon Ennor of South leaves the field injured during the North v South rugby match. Photo: Getty Images

Crusaders midfielder Braydon Ennor faces up to nine months on the sidelines after rupturing an ACL during the North-South game on Saturday night.

The South Island centre was named in the All Blacks squad on Sunday but will miss the rest of the season.

"It's hugely disappointing for Braydon," All Blacks coach Ian Foster said.

"But he is a strong young man and we'll be supporting him as he goes through his surgery and rehab over the next few months."

A replacement will be confirmed in due course, the All Blacks Twitter account announced.

2/2 All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster said: “It’s hugely disappointing for Braydon, but he is a strong young man and we’ll be supporting him as he goes through his surgery and rehab over the next few months.” A replacement will be confirmed in due course.
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 7, 2020

UPDATE: Scans have confirmed Braydon Ennor ruptured the ACL in his right knee during the Steinlager #NorthvSouth. Ennor will see a specialist over the next few days, is expected to undergo surgery and be out of rugby for upto nine months. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/fvkuWyYrtB
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 7, 2020