The Crusaders head into Friday night's Round 15 clash against Moana Pasifika with a chance of finishing in the Super Rugby Pacific top eight.
Having won the title last season, the hosts have been woeful for much of their title defence so far and sit down in 10th place in the standings with only three wins from 13 games.
Just when it looked like the hosts are done for the season, they beat the odds to upset the ladder-leading Blues 29-26 in Christchurch. That victory means that, they are still capable of playing postseason rugby in 2024 if they win their final game of the regular season and both Force and Drua suffer defeats.
To secure their spot, Moana not only needs to triumph over the Crusaders in Christchurch but also need the Rebels defeating the Drua and the Brumbies prevailing against the Force.
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What time is the Super Rugby tonight? Crusaders vs. Moana Pasifika kickoff time
The game between Crusaders and Moana Pasifika will kick off at 5:05 p.m. AEST on Friday, May 31.
This clash will be played at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Timezone | AEST | NZST |
Kickoff time | 5:05 p.m. | 7:05 p.m. |
How to watch or live stream Crusaders vs. Moana Pasifika
Tonight's game will be broadcast exclusively streamed on Stan Sport.
TV channel | N/A |
Live stream |
This match, and every match across the regular season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Stan Sport.
MORE: Watch every match of Super Rugby Pacific ad-free, live & on demand on the Home of Rugby, Stan Sport.
Crusaders vs. Moana Pasifika Round 15 team lists
Crusaders team list | Moana Pasifika team list |
Crusaders (1-15): Joe Moody, Codie Taylor (c), Tamaiti Williams, Antonio Shalfoon, Quinten Strange, Cullen Grace, Ethan Blackadder, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Fergus Burke, Macca Springer, Ryan Crotty, Dallas McLeod, Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl RESERVES: George Bell, George Bower, Owen Franks, Jamie Hannah, Tom Christie, Mitch Drummond, Taine Robinson, Heremaia Murray | Moana Pasifika (1-15): Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Sekope Kepu, Tom Savage, Allan Craig, Jacob Norris, Sione Havili Talitui (c), Lotu Inisi, Jonathan Taumateine, William Havili, Pepesana Patafilo. Julian Savea, Henry Taefu, Fine Inisi, Kyren Taumoefolau RESERVES: Tomasi Maka, Ivan Fepuleai, Suetena Asomua, Ola Tauelangi, Alamanda Motuga, Aisea Halo, Christian Lealiifano, Nigel Ah Wong |