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Crusaders Host Blues as Chiefs Take On Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific Semis

Fans head to Christchurch with Hamilton hosting the other semi-final in a battle for spots in next week’s championship showdown.

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The Canterbury Crusaders will host the Super Rugby final after a spirited comeback 21-14 victory over the Auckland Blues
Auckland Blues coach Vern Cotter is confident his team can beat the Canterbury Crusaders and make another Super Rugby final

Overview

  • The Crusaders will host the Blues at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch on June 13 with a perfect 30-0 home playoff record at stake.
  • The Blues arrive fresh from a dramatic 20-19 qualifying playoff win over the Chiefs and aim to test the Crusaders’ home stronghold.
  • The Chiefs advanced as the top-ranked loser after their 20-19 defeat and will look to justify their regular-season dominance in Hamilton on June 14.
  • Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham named an unchanged squad as his side attempts to become the first Australian team to win a Super Rugby Pacific playoff in New Zealand.
  • Crusaders coach Rob Penney made one enforced change, promoting George Bower to the starting front row in place of injured prop Tamaiti Williams.