Braydon Ennor of the Crusaders scores a try during the Super Rugby Pacific Rugby Semi Final match against the Blues at Orangetheory Stadium. Photo: John Davidson / www.photosport.nz
The Blues are facing off against the Crusaders who command a superlative post-season record at home in Christchurch.
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Crusaders captain Scott Barrett is anticipating plenty of niggle and a few verbal barbs when they play the Blues in their Super Rugby semi-final.
The Brumbies and Blues will have the weight of history against them as well as the Chiefs and Crusaders in this weekend's semi-finals.
The Crusaders have never lost a home play off, winning all 29 of them so far, but the Blues are hoping to defy history on Friday in Christchurch.
Scott Robertson believes the "Auckland-Canterbury rivalry" remains alive and well ahead of Friday's Super Rugby semi-final between the Crusaders and the Blues.
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