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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell is warning against complacency as they prepare to host the Queensland Reds tonight

    Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell is warning against complacency as they prepare to host the Queensland Reds tonight


    The perennial Super Rugby contenders have never dropped a playoffs match in Christchurch.

    But Newell admits it would be rude not to acknowledge their playoffs record at home ... despite cruising to a 43-19 home win during the regular season.



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     05 Jun: Crusaders coach Rob Penney's endorsed Super Rugby's new six-team play-off format which will be used for the first time this weekend
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