Departing Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd says the Crusaders are in a class of their own and has no doubt they'll lock up a ninth Super Rugby crown.
The defending champion Crusaders will face South Africa's Lions in a repeat of the 2017 decider.
Last year's final was won 25‑17 in Johannesburg.
This time it's in Christchurch where the Crusaders have been a juggernaut for two years under coach Scott Robertston, winning all 19 games.
Their 30‑12 semi‑final trouncing of the Hurricanes was a typical display from the red and black machine, snuffing the life out of the star‑studded visitors with defensive muscle and clinical finishing.
Boyd felt helpless in his last game in charge before taking up the head role at English club Northampton.
The Lions were a mixed bag in the regular season but have notched three wins in Johannesburg to book their spot in a third straight final.
The Lions will now make the trip to Christchurch searching for their first title when they play the Crusaders in the final.
The Crusaders will host the Lions in the Super Rugby final at 7.35pm this Saturday.
[Source: TVNZ]
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