As Crusaders will lock horns with Jaguares in the final of the 2019 Super Rugby season, here is a statistical preview on the high-intensity clash that will be played at Orangetheory Stadium on Saturday.
Crusaders have suffered a major injury scare ahead of their Super Rugby final clash against Jaguares with All Blacks duo Scott Barrett and Ryan Crotty in doubt for the high-profile encounter.
Sevu Reece scored a double while Richie Mo'unga contributed with 20 points as Crusaders edged out Hurricanes 30-26 in the semi-final at Orangetheory Stadium on Saturday.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged matchday 23 squad for the upcoming semi-final Super Rugby clash against Hurricanes to be played at Orangetheory Stadium on Saturday.
Crusaders extended their domination in the ongoing Super Rugby season as they defeated Highlanders 38-14 at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday to reach the semi-final.
Highlanders have received a much-needed boost ahead of their Super Rugby quarter-final clash against Crusaders with New Zealand international Ben Smith declared fit.
Canterbury Crusaders have retained their name for at least the 2020 season of Super Rugby season but they will have a change in logo following the mass shooting that happened in Christchurch in March.
Crusaders' ongoing Super Rugby campaign has been boosted by the return of All Blacks skipper Kieran Read ahead of their clash against Chiefs scheduled to be played at Eden Park on Saturday.
Crusaders have received a major boost ahead of their Super Rugby clash against Stormers at DHL Newlands with skipper Sam Whitelock returning into the starting XV.
Mitch Hunt scored the decisive converted try in the added minutes as Crusaders managed to draw the Super Rugby encounter against Sharks at Christchurch Stadium on Friday.
Crusaders prop Owen Franks has been sidelined for a month following a shoulder injury that he suffered during the Super Rugby game against Brumbies on 6th April.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson said the club will be desperately hoping for Kieran Read to recover from the recent injury setback that he sustained during the 8-32 Super Rugby win over Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium last week.
The SANZAAR has confirmed that the Super Rugby game between Highlanders and Crusaders has been cancelled following the terrorist attack in Christchurch yesterday.
Crusaders stretched their winning streak to 18 games as they defeated Queensland Reds 12-22 in their Super Rugby 2019 face-off at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.