Hansen: Crusaders will have to earn win
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says there is no guarantee the Crusaders will beat the Lions in the Super Rugby final in Christchurch on Saturday.
Lions out to ‘enjoy themselves’
Elton Jantjies will be aiming to embrace his decision-making responsibilities in the final against the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Five key battles in Christchurch
JON CARDINELLI looks at the players and battles that will shape the outcome of the Super Rugby final between the Crusaders and Lions in Christchurch.
‘Crusaders get away with a lot’
Lions coach Swys de Bruin plans to meet with the match officials ahead of Saturday’s final against the Crusaders to ensure they get a ‘fair deal’.
‘Another opportunity up for grabs’
Kwagga Smith, who received a red card in last year’s final against the Crusaders, insists that Saturday’s title decider is not about personal redemption. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Lions must draw on final lessons
The Lions will push the Crusaders close in the Super Rugby final if they take heed of their past final failures, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Bookies give Lions little chance
The Crusaders will claim a convincing win against the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday, according to the bookies.
Crusaders to manage workload
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will try to keep his side as fresh as possible ahead of the Super Rugby final against the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday.
‘Lions maul a momentum changer’
Crusaders flank Matt Todd says the team will be working on a plan to stop the Lions’ maul ahead of the Super Rugby final in Christchurch on Saturday.
Taufua to miss Super Rugby final
Crusaders flank Jordan Taufua has been ruled out of Saturday’s Super Rugby final against the Lions in Christchurch with a broken arm.
