All Blacks and Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder has been ruled out of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.

Blackadder suffered a dislocated shoulder during Friday's 37-15 quarter-final win over the Reds at Christchurch.

The Crusaders have confirmed he won't be available for Friday's semi-final against the Chiefs or the final, should they advance.

The Crusaders face the Chiefs at 7.05pm Friday and the Blues will play the Brumbies at 7.05pm Saturday.

Source: Newshub

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