An expected call‑up for former Wallaby Digby Ioane will add extra firepower to a visiting Crusaders side that stirs more nightmares in the Reds ranks than any other team.
The Canterbury‑based outfit have averaged six tries and 47 points, when demolishing the Reds four times since they met in the 2013 finals series.
The Crusaders will take on the Reds at 8.45pm Saturday, while the Chiefs will face the Hurricanes at 6.35pm Friday.
In other matches, the Brumbies will take on the Force at 8.45pm Friday, the Sharks will face the Waratahs at 5.00am Saturday and the Blues will meet the Highlanders at 6.35pm Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Defending Champions the Hurricanes are tied with the Chiefs at the top of the Super Rugby points table with 10 points, the Lions are in second place with 9 points while the Stormers are in third place with 8 points.
Source: Stuff.co
