Former Wales international Leigh Halfpenny will be heading to New Zealand after signing a one-year contract with Super Rugby Pacific champions Crusaders.
Codie Taylor starred with a double while Richie Mo'unga contributed with 15 points as Crusaders edged out Chiefs 25-20 in the final of the Super Rugby Pacific in Hamilton.
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.