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Tom Vinicombe

Dynamic duo

The Crusaders had one All Blacks midfield combo before the season started. They've unearthed another.

Tom Vinicombe

Rising son

Isaac Lucas is a once in a generation Australian talent currently making waves in Japan.

Gregor Paul

Homegrown hit

The Crusaders have built a dynasty on nurturing young talent, not buying superstars.

Liam Messam

The old enemy

The Chiefs and Crusaders have forged a fierce rivalry in the past decade with a new chapter set for Saturday.

Owain Jones

The problem position

Unlike previous tours, the No 9 spot is wide open so we spoke to Mike Phillips and Rory Lawson for their thoughts

Gregor Paul

Testing times

Are the All Blacks going to do the impossible and play less but make more money?

Christy Doran

Time to go it alone?

Super Rugby AU has been a roaring success in Australia - should it be part of long-term planning?

Chris Robshaw

The mythical beast

Chris Robshaw knows all about the agony of narrowly missing out on a Lions tour but he recognises its uniqueness

Michael Aylwin

Pull down the shutters

A Premiership closed shop shouldn't anger rugby fans like it has in football

Patrick McKendry

Pulling power

The Crusaders have surprised the rugby world by making perhaps their highest profile signing ever.

Ben Wylie

Case for the Crusader

David Havili is showcasing his wide-range of skills week after week and deserves an All Blacks call-up.

Dan Biggar

The waiting game

Dan Biggar feels he can do no more to put himself in position for a second Lions call-up on Thursday

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