Joubert to blow decider
South Africa's Craig Joubert will take charge of the Super Rugby final between the Waratahs and Crusaders in Sydney.
South Africa's Craig Joubert will take charge of the Super Rugby final between the Waratahs and Crusaders in Sydney.
The Crusaders punished an errant Sharks outfit to clinch a 38-6 win in Christchurch and a place in the final. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Waratahs will host the Super Rugby final after beating the Brumbies 26-8 in Sydney, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
The Crusaders captain on the importance of a week's rest and big-game experience, the return of Richie McCaw, and their loss to the Sharks earlier in the season.
Sharks director of rugby Jake White has questioned whether the current Super Rugby format favours the home teams in the knockout stages.
The Sharks need their best player and captain to fire if they're to defy the odds and win the semi-final in Christchurch, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Israel Folau will prove the difference between the two teams when the Waratahs take on the Brumbies in Saturday's semi-final in Sydney, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
The Brumbies have named an unchanged team for their semi-final clash with the Waratahs in Sydney.
Richie McCaw will start at blindside flank in one of two changes to the Crusaders' starting XV for their semi-final against the Sharks in Christchurch.
Ollie le Roux says the Sharks need to trust their instincts if they're to overcome the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes BRENTON CHELIN.