Crusaders prop Oli Jager cleared of serious neck injury

Crusaders have confirmed that prop Oli Jager has been cleared of serious neck injury following the recently concluded Super Rugby Aotearoa game against Highlanders.

The 25-year-old came off the bench in the 56th minute but was knocked out by Highlanders centre Sio Tomkinson with a off-the-ball shoulder charge nine minutes later.

Tomkinson was yellow-carded but Jager was forced off the field and was taken to the hospital following the game which was won by Crusaders with a 32-22 margin and along with it the Super Rugby Aotearoa title as well.

A statement released by the club revealed that Jager had a sore shoulder and was released from the hospital.

"Oli Jager was transferred to hospital following the game against the Highlanders," read the statement.

"He was subsequently cleared of a serious neck injury but did sustain a concussion and has a sore shoulder.

"He will be reviewed by the Crusaders medical team over the next couple of days, and he is currently at home recovering".