Richie McCaw may have been named to captain the Crusaders team for the first time this season as they head to Melbourne to take on the Rebels, but that doesn’t mean that coach Todd Blackadder has opted to play his strongest combinations across the board. [...]
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Saders rotate for Rebels
Consistency key for Crusaders
The Crusaders take on the Reds in the only Sunday match this weekend, and the same team that defeated the Waratahs could run onto the field, should Sean Maitland recover sufficiently from a knock he took. Should Maitland not be available to take his spot on the wing, Adam Whitelock will come into the starting line-up. [...]
Crusaders sitting pretty
The Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has told media that Richie McCaw might be considered to play off the bench against the Waratahs this weekend, with the regular captain making great strides in his recovery and itching to play. [...]
Ton up for Carter
The Crusaders have named their team to take the trip to Wellington and take on the Hurricanes this weekend, with flyhalf Dan Carter again selected in the 12 jersey, and this in his hundredth Super Rugby match. [...]
Dan shifts for Stormers
The Crusaders team to face the Stormers this weekend has been announced, with Tom Taylor selected above Dan Carter in the flyhalf position, with Carter instead shifting to inside centre to join Robbie Fruean in midfield. [...]
Saders named to face Blues
The Crusaders have named a strong side to face the Blues in a tough away game on Friday. Neither captain Richie McCaw nor flyhalf sensation Dan Carter is yet available, though. [...]
Super Rugby preview – Crusaders
The Crusaders are always favourites to go on and take the Super Rugby title, especially at this time of the season, when all the speculation starts. A couple of seasons now without the trophy, one has to think that they will try a bit harder this season. [...]
Hurricanes and Crusaders make changes
The Crusaders and the Hurricanes face each other in a pre-season friendly in Mangatainoka this weekend, with both teams making wholesale changes to the teams that played last week. [...]
Crusaders name second stringers
The first Crusaders team for the 2012 season has been announced, to face the Highlanders in a warm up match on Friday night. [...]
All Blacks lose two for opening rounds
30 Aug 11 09:22 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, RWC 2011, Tri Nations | 9 Comments
It seems the Tri Nations loss to Australia on Saturday is not only a blow to the All Blacks mentally, but they have also lost two players to injury, of which they will only recover later in the tournament. [...]
