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'How many All Blacks in the Hurricanes' pack?' Expect Crusaders walkover in Christchurch, says 1 NEWS Sport's Stephen Stuart

July 27, 2018

The two top Kiwi sides meet in this weekend's Super Rugby semi-final.

When the Crusaders host the Hurricanes in this weekend's Super Rugby semi-final in Christchurch, expect the defending champions' might up front to prove too much for the Wellingtonians to handle, according to 1 NEWS Sport's Stephen Stuart.

Appearing on TVNZ 1's Breakfast this morning, Stuart confidently exclaimed that the Crusaders' nearly-entire All Blacks forward pack gives the defending champions the edge in the clash.

"Look at the Crusaders' pack, seven All Blacks and Jordan Taufua - who would have been an All Black but got injured," he said.

"How many All Blacks in the Hurricanes' pack? Jeff Toomaga-Allen.

"The Hurricanes can say all they like about their backline - the Crusaders are pretty good in the backs as well, just quietly.

However, the Hurricanes' reputation as the Crusdaers' bogey team could play a factor in deciding the winner tomorrow night.

"The stats are compelling."

"But, if any team can beat them (the Crusaders), it'll be the Hurricanes.

"Why isn't it the final?"

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