Photo: vbase.co.nzNew Zealand Rugby has moved the Crusaders-Hurricanes Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Christchurch to Sunday in an attempt to allow fans to attend. "Nobody wants to play in an empty stadium and the opportunity to move the match 24-hours seems like the right thing to do for the Crusaders, their fans, and their players," said New Zealand Rugby head of professional rugby and performance Chris Lendrum. Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said the change was another example of working together in difficult times. Chiefs boss Michael Collins said he was disappointed for the club’s fans, but understood the reasons for moving only one of the two matches to Sunday. The Blues beat the Hurricanes 31-16 in Wellington on Saturday night, while the Chiefs had a bye.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2021 22:41 UTC