The Highlanders injury woes continue to mount with All Black loose forward Liam Squire the latest to enter the casualty ward.
Squire suffered the a knee injury during his side's 30-27 loss to the Crusaders on Saturday night and is expected to miss up to six weeks of the Super Rugby competition.
First-five Hayden Parker and midfielder Jason Emery have already suffered season-ending injuries.
The Highlanders, who've lost their opening two games of the season, face the Blues in Auckland on Saturday night.
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