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Round four of the 2013 Super Rugby season sees the Crusaders take on the Hurricanes in Wellington, with both sides coming into this fixture without a win from their opening two matches. We’ll have live scores from 5.35pm AEDT.
The Crusaders have only played once so far in 2013 where they were outclassed and held tryless by a good blues side in Auckland last weekend.
Coach Todd Blackadder has moved Israel Dagg back to his normal position of fullback after he was exposed more than once in last week’s loss to the Blues.
The Hurricanes have struggled to hit the ground running so far this season as well, with losses to the Blues and then the Reds last weekend.
The Wellington franchise had plenty to say about the referee Steve Walsh after the game but in fairness to Walsh they never really got going on the park.
They will surely be looking for a better performance this weekend as when you have a back three consisiting of Taylor, Leiua and Savea you have to expect fireworks.
The Hurricanes have also brought All Black number eight Victor Vito back into the fold and the bruising ball carrier will win his 50th cap tongight.
This game as a potential cracker with both sides looking to lose the caginess of their first matches, and we should see a medley of open running and physicality at the breakdown, with the home side finishing out as winners by less than seven when the final whistle sounds.
Who gets their first win of 2013, and who will go winless for at least another week? Find out as we kick-off a bumper weekend of Super Rugby from 5.35pm AEDT.
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