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The Crusaders are ignoring any temptation to embolden youth to get them out of their Super Rugby rut

The Crusaders are ignoring any temptation to embolden youth to get them out of their Super Rugby rut

25 March 2024

The defending champions are anchored at the bottom of the table with five straight defeats to start the season.

Regardless, they've persisted with experience at halfback and first-five in Willi Heinz and Riley Hohepa.

Assistant coach Tamati Ellison says they'll back the best players available irrespective of age.

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