Overview
- All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams is back from a knee injury to start for the Crusaders in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final.
- Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has named an unchanged squad led by fly-half Damian McKenzie as he prepares to join Munster after the final.
- The Crusaders have banned the trademark cowbells of travelling Chiefs fans at the stadium for health and safety reasons.
- Saturday's match will be the last at Apollo Projects Stadium before it is replaced by a new 30,000-seat venue next year.
- The Crusaders aim to extend their unbeaten home playoff streak since 1996 and secure a record 13th Super Rugby Pacific title.