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    Crusaders coach Rob Penney's endorsed Super Rugby's new six-team play-off format which will be used for the first time this weekend

    Crusaders coach Rob Penney's endorsed Super Rugby's new six-team play-off format which will be used for the first time this weekend


    The three winners of the qualifying finals will advance to a knock-out round next week, as well as the highest-ranked loser.

    The Crusaders will host a semi-final if they beat the Reds tomorrow in Christchurch.

    Their season will be over if they're beaten, and the Chiefs lose to the Blues.



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     27 Aug: The All Blacks have released 16 players from their extended Rugby Championship squad to play in the NPC this weekend
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     26 Aug: Expect the Springboks to pepper the All Blacks with high balls at Eden Park on September 6, following New Zealand's struggles in the air during their Rugby Championship loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires
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     24 Aug: Otago have moved to fourth on the NPC ladder after a 33-19 victory over the winless Counties Manukau in Dunedin
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