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    A big 'in' for both the Crusaders and Moana Pasifika for Saturday's Super Rugby match in Christchurch

    A big 'in' for both the Crusaders and Moana Pasifika for Saturday's Super Rugby match in Christchurch


    Ethan Blackadder's back from two weeks out with a quad injury for the hosts, while the visitors welcome back Ardie Savea from a hamstring issue.

    Coach Rob Penney says he has full faith in Blackadder despite his patchy injury history



    James O'Connor will start at first five.



    Riley Hohepa slots in at 10 for the Hurricanes when they face the Waratahs in the capital, as they prepare for life without Harry Godfrey for four to six weeks.



    All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot is rested for the Highlanders' Friday night visit to the Brumbies in Canberra.

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     Other Rugby News
     30 Mar: The Queensland Reds are on the top rung of the Super Rugby ladder for the first time since 2012 after a late 28-24 win over the Western Force in rainy Brisbane
     29 Mar: Raw emotion for Ardie Savea as he's captained Moana Pasifika to their first ever win against the Crusaders 45-29
     29 Mar: The Crusaders may have the most prolific attack in Super Rugby Pacific, but that hasn't helped prop George Bower on his crusade for a try in professional rugby
     29 Mar: Expect to see more of the chahooing Crusaders in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific encounter with Moana Pasifika in Christchurch
     29 Mar: Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is pointing to a contentious scrum penalty as a turning point in their 34-27 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Brumbies in Canberra
     28 Mar: A big shift lies ahead for the Highlanders scrum in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific contest against the Brumbies in Canberra
     28 Mar: Swimmer Lewis Clareburt doubts a shoulder niggle will hamper his success in the pool this year
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    Soccer:
    Coach Giancarlo Italiano feels the Wellington Phoenix have forgotten how to win in the A-League 7:37

    Environment:
    The Queensland Reds are on the top rung of the Super Rugby ladder for the first time since 2012 after a late 28-24 win over the Western Force in rainy Brisbane 7:27

    Cricket:
    Black Caps batter Mark Chapman doesn't believe he's cemented a top order spot, despite scoring an impressive 131 in the 73-run win over Pakistan in the first ODI in Napier 7:17

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    Soccer:
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