Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson is taking a largely unchanged lineup into Friday night’s massive semifinal clash against the Chiefs in Christchurch.
The Gallagher Chiefs have named a largely unchanged 23 for their clash against the Crusaders in a re-match of the Super Rugby Aotearoa Final from 2021. This highly anticipated match, at Orangetheory Stadium, is the first of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific semifinal, with the winner booking a spot in the Grand Final on Saturday 18 June.
Not satisfied with being the last Australian team standing in the DHL Super Rugby Pacific playoffs, the Brumbies are setting out for Saturday's semifinal against the Blues at Eden Park with victory for their goal.
Crusaders players and fans have double reason to chase another grand final berth when playing the Chiefs in their DHL Super Rugby Pacific game in Christchurch on Friday.
Highlanders assistant coach Clarke Dermody lamented the side's inability to achieve consistency during the DHL Super Rugby Pacific season but said after the quarterfinals 35-6 loss to the Blues, he was keen to remain involved with them.
Accepting the Waratahs would come to Hamilton looking to extend their improvement to claim a semifinals berth in DHL Super Rugby Pacific would be the motivation the Chiefs needed to make their own statement.
Back at full strength with the players who didn't travel to Sydney last weekend feeling on edge, Blues coach Leon MacDonald was happy with how the side was shaping for Saturday's DHL Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Highlanders.