With the Waratahs on a bye this weekend, the Wallaby went to McKellar eager to feature for the Waratahs ‘A’ side against Brumbies Runners on Saturday.

He will again run out with the No 15 on his back when the Chiefs host the Crusaders in Hamilton on Friday night, but don’t expect the return to fullback to be a long-term move for the 29-year-old.

Crusaders head coach Rob Penney says the Chiefs' round one win over the defending champion Blues has placed them as the team to beat in 2025.

Injuries have thrown more than a few spanners into the works for coaches heading into the start of the NRL season.

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