All Blacks star Squire suffers broken thumb
Highlanders flanker Liam Squire has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a broken thumb.
The New Zealand international did the damage in his side's Super Rugby derby win over defending champion Crusaders.
Squire underwent a scan, which confirmed he suffered a fracture in the 25-17 victory in Dunedin.
The back-rower also broke a thumb last season and his absence is a blow for a Highlanders side that has won its first three Super Rugby matches and sits atop the New Zealand Conference.
Elliot Dixon proved to be an excellent replacement for Squire, coming off the bench to score a try in a superb display.