After some back and forth kicking the Hurricanes keep the ball in hand and are probing the Crusaders defense

Solid scrum and the Hurricanes on the attack

Great break by Slade

Scrum now and the Hurricanes have the feed on the half way line

After the Crusaders excellently retained the possession , the ball is passed into the hands of Slade who sidesteps his way through the Hurricanes defense, and pops the pass to the supporting Dan Carter who dots down for the five pointer.

The Crusaders with the early possession now , and probing the Hurricanes defense

The Crusaders lead out by Wyatt Crockett who celebrates his 150th Super Rugby appearance. Well done to the big man

The Hurricanes host the Crusaders in Wellington for this mouthwatering clash between these two New Zealand sides. Plenty off quality players all over the field who will looking to win their own individual battles to ensure a victory for their respective sides. The Hurricanes have won 9 of their last 11 home games and have not lost two in a row since 2013. The Crusaders with out the mercurial McCaw will be lead by the instrumental Kieran Read.

Colin Slade covering 1st5/8th & wing..?

Concussion