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McMillan Bids Farewell as Crusaders Host Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Final

Clayton McMillan will coach his final match before joining Munster with Tamaiti Williams recalled under a ban on cowbells.

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All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams returns for Canterbury Crusaders
Damian McKenzie will again direct operations from fly-half for the Waikato Chiefs

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.