The Highlanders will be in severe trouble if they again miss 45 tackles like last week.
The headache just got worse as the Crusaders have loaded up eleven All Blacks in their starting line up.
They include David Havili, Seta Tamanivalu, Ryan Crotty, George Bridge, Richie Mo’unga, Kieran Read, Matt Todd, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett and Owen Franks.
If the Highlanders think they are motivated by their quest to secure a play-off spot, then they need to realize that the defending champion wanted to have a special treat for Wyatt Crockett who will notch up his astonishing 200‑match milestone.
This has given this match a lot of questions and if the Highlanders can do the impossible.
The Crusaders will host the Highlanders at 7.35pm while the Reds will take on the Rebels at 9.45pm.
In tomorrow’s games, the Chiefs will take on the Brumbies at 5.15pm, the Hurricanes will face the Blues at 7.35pm while the Waratahs will host the Sunwolves at 9.45pm.
On Sunday, the Bulls will take on the Jaguares at 1.05am while the Stormers will take on the Sharks at 3.15am.
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