The Crusaders are set to ditch the sword‑wielding knights used in their pre‑match entertainment for their first home game of the season since the terrorist attacks in Christchurch.
The Crusaders have come under fire from some people since the March 15 mosque shootings, with calls for them to both change their name and emblem, and for the horses which have featured since the team's inception in 1996 to be scrapped.
Crusaders Chief Executive Colin Mansbridge says the Super Rugby franchise is working hard on the issue but is unsure about what should be done going forward beyond that first home game.
Meanwhile the Crusaders will take on the Hurricanes at 6.35pm tomorrow.
[Source: Stuff.co]
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