Crusaders have received a major boost ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Auckland Blues as former Argentina captain Pablo Matera declared available for the weekend's encounter.
Richie Mo'unga contributed with 22 points as Crusaders defeated Queensland Reds 37-15 in the quarter-finals of the Super Rugby Pacific at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday.
All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Crusaders after signing a one-year contract extension until the end of 2023 World Cup.
Leicester Faingaanuku and Will Jordan scored hat-tricks as Crusaders trounced Western Force 53-15 in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at HBF Park.
Crusaders skipper Scott Barrett has been handed a four-week suspension following his red-card incident in the recently Super Rugby Pacific game against Blues.