Crusaders centre Ryan Crotty has said that they will head into their Super Rugby semi‑final against the Hurricanes with confidence if they can get their preparation right.
The defending champions haven’t lost a game since going down to the Highlanders on March 17. Their only other loss this season came a week before that against Saturday’s semi‑final opponents.
With momentum behind them, one would expect the Crusaders to have confidence from their recent on‑field performances, as well as home ground advantage.
However, Crotty has claimed that in reality, their self‑belief is made on the training ground.
Meanwhile, Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar has admitted that the Crusaders will need to improve on their 40‑10 quarter‑final win over the Sharks, despite the resounding scoreline in that game.
The Crusaders will take on the Hurricanes at 7.35pm Saturday in the first semifinal while the Lions host the Waratahs at 1.05am Sunday.
[Source: stuff.co]
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