After the horrific 2011 Christchurch earthquake made Lancaster Park’s stands too dangerous to use, there was something almost symbolic about the city’s Super Rugby champions, like so many Cantabrians, being displaced from the place that was their home. Crusaders' players celebrate Chay Fihaki's try against the Fijian Drua. Taylor, who has just turned 35, is still as industrious as he was when he first played Super Rugby in 2013. Codie Taylor scores one of his four tries for the Crusaders against the Fijian Drua. Will Jordan, of the Crusaders, is brought down by Manasa Mataele, of the Fijian Drua.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 05, 2026 22:33 UTC