I think he brings a utility value as well, like we saw him play for Bay of Plenty last year in the midfield and at fullback.
Former Wallaby James O'Connor stepped up and slotted a last-gap penalty to snatch the win for the Crusaders on Friday night.
While denying the first super point finish of the season, the Crusaders retained their lead atop the Super Rugby Pacific standings with seven wins and two losses to their name.
The Crusaders have now won seven of their last eight encounters against the Blues, showcasing their recent dominance over the Auckland-based franchise. The victory on Friday evening was their second win over the Blues this season, after a 42-19 victory in round six at Eden Park.
The Crusaders have the luxury of consistency as they further their pursuit of another title. But this week, something of a wildcard Blues side stand in their way.
The Crusaders sent a message to the rest of the competition in Super Rugby Pacific with a 31-24 win over the Hurricanes at Sky Stadium.
Super Rugby Pacific's week-by-week Player of the Year voting system has been bringing fans an insight into which players have been impressing opposition the most in 2025.
All Black and Crusaders winger Sevu Reece will line up in the midfield for the first time in his Super Rugby career when the Crusaders face the Drua in Fiji.
The Crusaders bench has received a significant boost ahead of their clash with the Blues at Eden Park this weekend, with All Black Noah Hotham and veteran lock Quinten Strange set to return from injury.
It could be time to use one of your boosters that you get the option of using once a season, as there are some favourable matchups in round five of the new Super Rugby Pacific competition.