The pole vaulter's hopes of clearing the necessary 4.70 metres are slimming due to ongoing Achilles tendon and ankle concerns.

McCartney details what they're looking to alter this week.

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23 Feb: Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch

22 Feb: The Crusaders have been demolished by the Brumbies 50-24 in Christchurch to close out the second week of Super Rugby

22 Feb: Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year

22 Feb: An injury blow for the Crusaders ahead of their home Super Rugby match against the Brumbies this afternoon

22 Feb: Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes believes the Super Rugby matches between New Zealand sides are as intense as any of the big rivalries he experienced while coaching in France

22 Feb: Wales' wretched run in Six Nations rugby has continued...losing 26-23 to Scotland in Cardiff - their 14th Six Nations loss in a row

22 Feb: The Blues are happy to have won ugly in Super Rugby, fending off the Force 42-32 in Perth

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