Crusaders captain Scott Barrett's demanding more from his playing group as the pressure mounts on coach Rob Penney

The Super Rugby champions host the Rebels on Friday night - fresh from defeats over the Waratahs and Force on the road.

The blowtorch has been applied to Penney externally - with the side last on the table after just one win from eight games.

He's been publicly backed by CEO Colin Mansbridge who has ruled out a midseason coaching change.

Barrett - who's missed the last five games with injury - says those on the field need to be better.



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