Blues aware of the importance of the Crusaders clash

Beating the Crusaders wasn't a case of 'do-or-die', but tomorrow’s Super Rugby Aotearoa top of the table game at Eden Park was important in setting up the season for the Blues.

Coach Leon MacDonald said the Blues liked playing at home and were keen to make Eden Park a difficult place for other teams to win, and that was the challenge they were setting for themselves in the game.

History, and the fact the Blues haven't beaten the Crusaders since 2014, hadn't been a factor in their preparation because the motivation had always been within the side.

MacDonald said there had always been a great rivalry between the sides, and there was a lot of excitement surrounding Sunday's game.

The Crusaders face the Blues at 2.35pm tomorrow while the Hurricanes face the Chiefs at 6.05 tonight.

[Source ; Superrugby.co.nz]