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.
Blues managed to overcome a double from Sevu Reece as they edged out Crusaders 27-23 in the 9th round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday.
Crusaders successfully managed to over Highlanders with a 17-14 margin in the seventh round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday.
Rameka Poihipi scored a try in the added minutes as Chiefs came from behind to stun Crusaders with a 24-21 margin in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Organgetheory Stadium on Saturday.
Crusaders continued their winning streak in the ongoing Super Rugby Pacific campaign as they defeated Moana Pasifika 33-12 at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday.