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Welcome to the 2019 season of Investec Super Rugby. From one very excited Crusaders fan to a whole community of very excited Crusaders fans; welcome to what promises to be a season of great footy from our team. I hope you’re all prepared for a white-knuckle ride on the emotional roller coaster as we cheer on yet another crusade! Bank of New Zealand’s been a proud part of the Canterbury community since 1862 and today our focus remains whole-heartedly on the success of our region from families through to businesses large and small. Across Crusaders land we are proud to have 32 BNZ Branches, 7 Business centres & Small Business services. This along with our award winning mobile app and internet banking makes us available to you 24/7. Last season we gave away $30,000 in our half time build a block house challenge, $10,000 each to three proud Crusaders families. This year we will do the same. We’ve been supporting the Crusaders for a long time now, and like you all we’re delighted to be back for another season. Crusaders players are renowned for the huge pride they have in what they do for their region, and at BNZ we’re the same. From our local partnerships, we know this is a sentiment shared by a whole region of business owners focused on creating great opportunities for the people in their communities. From myself and the BNZ team, enjoy the ride!

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The Highlanders are coming off a tough loss to the Hurricanes last week so they’ll be determined to turn their season around, and our Crusaders side will be looking to secure a third consecutive win leading in to the bye week. It’s going to be a huge occasion, so they’ll need all of your support behind them for this one. On behalf of the BNZ Crusaders I would like to extend a warm welcome to Christchurch to the Highlanders team, management and fans. We have a proud history of great matches against this side and I look forward to the latest edition tonight. I’d also like to congratulate Ben Smith on his 150th match for the Highlanders – this is a wonderful achievement and a proud moment for Ben, his family, and the club. I’d encourage you all to get involved in a special half time performance this evening. The message from the boys and our marketing team is that we’ll look to set an unofficial ‘Jump On It’ crowd participation world record, so I look forward to seeing you all out of your seats at half time for 100% participation in this! To all of our supporters, thank you for turning up to cheer on your team. This Crusaders team is proud to represent our region, and having you in the stands to support us truly makes all the difference. There is nothing like a southern derby against this Highlanders team, so I hope you enjoy an entertaining game tonight. Kind regards,

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COACH’S MESSAGE

The Crusaders have a lot of respect for this Highlanders team and their coaching group, and we know they’ll be determined to turn around the close losses they’ve had so far this season. It’s going to take a comprehensive effort from us tonight in what will be an arm-wrestle, but we’ve prepared well for this challenge and look forward to another opportunity to perform in front of our people. To our fans, your continued support means everything to us. I’m sure there will be plenty of Highlanders fans in the stands tonight, so the team needs our home crowd to be louder than ever and really get behind our efforts – strength in numbers! Stay sharp,

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It’s awesome to be back at home for this classic derby against the Highlanders! Matches between these two sides are always special. Both teams are really proud of the regions we represent, and the brand of rugby we play, and I have no doubt you’ll see plenty of that passion on the field once again tonight.

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P R E D ATOR

1 Joe Moody2 Andrew Makalio3 Michael Alaalatoa4 Scott Barrett5 Sam Whitelock (C)6 Whetukamokamo Douglas7 Matt Todd (VC)8 Kieran Read9 Bryn Hall10 Richie Mo’unga11 Sevu Reece12 Ryan Crotty (VC)13 Jack Goodhue14 Braydon Ennor15 David Havili

Reserves16 Ben Funnell17 Harry Allan18 Oliver Jager19 Quinten Strange20 Jordan Taufua21 Mitchell Drummond22 Mitchell Hunt23 Will Jordan

ManagementCoach Scott Robertson Assistant Coach Brad Mooar Assistant Coach Jason RyanAssistant Coach Ronan O’GaraDoctor Dr Martin Swan Physiotherapist John Roche Analyst Jon Gardner Manager Shane FletcherTrainer Simon Thomas Logistics Manager John Miles

Match Officials Referee Ben O’KeeffeAssistant Referee Damon MurphyAssistant Referee Angus Gardner TMO Glenn Newman

BNZ CRUSADERS1 Daniel Lienert-Brown2 Liam Coltman3 Tyrel Lomax4 Pari Pari Parkinson5 Tom Franklin6 Shannon Frizell7 James Lentjes8 Elliot Dixon9 Kayne Hammington10 Josh Ioane11 Tevita Li12 Teihorangi Walden13 Rob Thompson14 Matt Faddes15 Ben Smith (C)

Reserves16 Ash Dixon17 Ayden Johnstone18 Siate Tokolahi19 Josh Dickson20 Jackson Hemopo21 Folau Fakatava22 Bryn Gatland23 Patelesio Tomkinson

ManagementHead Coach Aaron MaugerAssistant Coach Mark HammettAssistant Coach Glenn DelaneyAssistant Coach Clarke DermodyManager Paul MclaughlanAnalyst Andy WattsTrainer Andrew BeardmoreDoctor Ash SinghPhysiotherapist Adam LettsBaggage Master Hugo Hydnman

HIGHLANDERS

• The Crusaders have won four of their last five completed Super Rugby games against the Highlanders, picking up a 45-22 triumph in their last complete encounter.

• Each of the Highlanders’ last eight completed Super Rugby games have been decided by a margin of seven points or fewer; however, they’ve not won since Round 2.

• The Crusaders and Highlanders have each scored seven tries within the

opening quarter of games in Super Rugby 2019, the joint-most of any teams in the competition.

• The Highlanders have conceded five tries after defending for seven or more phases this Super Rugby campaign; only the NSW Waratahs (6) have conceded more after such lengthy possession.

The 2019 Season so far:

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FLASHBACKThe last time the BNZ Crusaders and Highlanders met was in July 2018 in Christchurch. The round 19 fixture was a high-scoring affair, with Richie Mo’unga bagging 25 points in the home side’s 45-22 win, and what was prop Wyatt Crockett’s 200th Investec Super Rugby game. Here is a look back at that match from Wyatt Crockett Stadium: This wasn't your usual New Zealand derby, it was a white-hot battle between two rivals who only need the sniff of a contest to stir their competitive instincts. It wasn't only a celebration of prop Wyatt Crockett's 200th Super Rugby appearance but also Michael Alaalatoa's 50th Crusaders game, and All Blacks captain Kieran Read's first game of the year at this level. The sight of Read making some strong runs in his 47 minutes of action was most welcome although the form of first five-eighth Richie Mo'unga, with 25 points, was another reminder of the depth in his position in New Zealand. Wanting to avoid the lightning strike the Chiefs effected last week, the Highlanders were under pressure again from the start and, after prop Joe Moody surged into space, the chance was created for halfback Bryn Hall to fling a long ball to the blindside wing where George Bridge was waiting to open the scoring. Moody then left the field with an injury, which saw Crockett onto the field after only five minutes.

Scrum penalties then became a significant factor for both sides. Firstly, for the BNZ Crusaders in the 13th minute when, after being under intense pressure on their own line, they got a penalty and cleared the ball down field. In the process they unleashed a lineout move with hooker Andrew Makalio sweeping across the lineout like a halfback to work a switch move with wing Seta Tamanivalu around the 15m line. After second five-eighth Ryan Crotty went close to scoring, Hall fired a long pass to the outside where fullback David Havili took the ball and went over for a try.

From a penalty awarded in the 17th minute, the Highlanders kicked to the corner and claimed the lineout. In the resulting play, No.8 Luke Whitelock took the ball close to the line before prop Tyrell Lomax, in a low-slung position, took a perfect offload to go over beneath the posts. The BNZ Crusaders looked to be gaining momentum, forcing penalties from the Highlanders but some superb defensive work by Squire created impetus for them to create their own mayhem. From a turnover he secured, the ball popped out of a ruck to Aaron Smith who backhanded the ball to wing Richard Buckman still getting up off the ground. Sensing the moment he managed to get a good pass away which resulted in Ben Smith in-passing to first five-eighth Lima Sopoaga who was in a huge gap. He cleared out down field, drawing the defence and then found Smith in support to break two tackles and pull the Highlanders to within a point.

But the BNZ Crusaders maximised their time in the first half when Mo'unga found another gap and slipped the ball to Crockett. Flanker Matt Todd was in support and when he ran out of room it was the ever-present Makalio who took the ball forward and then got the ball to lock Scott Barrett whose support was rewarded with the try.

The break offered no respite from scoring action as the BNZ Crusaders made good of a Hall run from the base of the scrum to run wide and pass to Crotty. He had Mo'unga, who had doubled around, outside him to take the ball, kick ahead and then out-run Ben Smith and Sopoaga to secure the bouncing ball and slide over for the try. But if home fans thought that was the end of the Highlanders, wing Waisake Naholo had other ideas three minutes later when centre Rob Thompson gave him space allowing Naholo to let the afterburners take over and clear out for the try. The game lost some shape as substitutes were introduced through the middle stages but when the break came it was inspired by a burst of speed from Mo'unga and yet another long pass found Bridge in wide open space for his second try heading into the last 10 minutes.

Scorers: BNZ Crusaders 45 (George Bridge 2, David Havili, Scott Barrett, Richie Mo'unga tries; Mo'unga 4 con, 4 pen) Highlanders 22 (Tyrell Lomax, Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo tries; Lima Sopoaga 2 con, pen). HT: 25-17

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The BNZ Crusaders have announced a new partnership with Landmark Homes Canterbury - the official home building company of the Crusaders. To celebrate, Landmark Homes will be giving away a custom-made, one-of-a-kind Crusaders Club House to one lucky rugby fan during the 2019 season – and you have the opportunity to enter to win at the game tonight!

BNZ Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge said: “We admire Landmark Homes’ commitment to providing excellent service and high-quality homes to the people of Canterbury.

“The Crusaders Club House is a wonderful initiative for our young fans and a really unique way to launch this partnership, so we’re thrilled to welcome on board a business that is forward-thinking, innovative, and very connected to our local community,” Mr Mansbridge said.

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To view the Crusaders Club House and enter the draw to win it, head to Gate B at Christchurch Stadium tonight. You can also visit Landmark Homes Canterbury offices (802 Main North Road, Belfast) or attend any of our remaining BNZ Crusaders’ home games to complete an entry form. Entry to the competition is free and closes on Saturday 1 June. The winner will be drawn on Sunday 2 June. All entries into the Club House competition are eligible for a $10,000 credit towards your new Landmark Homes Build.*

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