Odds stacked against them but Hurricanes look to upset Crusaders


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 28 Jun 2019

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The Wellington Hurricanes head into their second successive Super Rugby semi-final in Christchurch against the Canterbury Crusaders on Saturday knowing the weight of history is against them but coach John Plumtree is confident his side can upset the odds.

The Crusaders, nine-times champions, have not lost a Super Rugby game in Christchurch in three years and are bidding for a third successive final, against either Argentina's Jaguares or Australia's ACT Brumbies.

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