The Crusaders are hoping their loyal fan base will turn out in numbers for Saturday's Super Rugby final against the Lions.
All Blacks loose forward Matt Todd says the team hopes to get some extra help from the crowd this weekend when they play their first final in Christchurch in 10 years.
It's the first time the Crusaders have finished the regular season on top of the standings in a decade; 2008 was also the last time the Crusaders hosted a final, beating the Waratahs 20‑12 in Christchurch.
Only three players remain in the squad that played that in that game ‑ Kieran Read, Wyatt Crockett and Tim Bateman.
Todd admitted hosting a final has been a long time coming.
The Crusaders will host the Lions at 7.35pm Saturday.
[Source: TVNZ]
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