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Crusaders lose captain for opener

Codie Taylor will lead the Crusaders in their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against the Hurricanes on Sunday in the injury-enforced absence of captain Scott Barrett.

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Hurricanes recall Van Wyk

Wing Kobus van Wyk has been named in the Hurricanes’ match-day squad for their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against the Crusaders on Sunday.

Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Crusaders

The defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions Crusaders should still be favourites to retain their title on the domestic scene, writes DYLAN JACK.

Watch: Mohoje rampages through Crusaders (2014)

Oupa Mohoje beat five Crusaders defenders on his way to a memorable try for the Cheetahs in their 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby clash in Bloemfontein.

Super Rugby Rewind: Crusaders vs Sharks (2011)

Look back at extended highlights from the first-ever Vodacom Super Rugby match played in the northern hemisphere, when the Crusaders faced the Sharks in an entertaining fixture at Twickenham.

Watch: Kiwi teams prepare for Super Rugby Aotearoa

Check out how the New Zealand franchises have been gearing up ahead of Super Rugby Aotearoa, which kicks off on 13 June.

Rewind: Sharks vs Crusaders (2007)

Look back at extended highlights from an absolute thriller between the Sharks and Crusaders during the 2007 Super 14 season – a game that went down to the final kick.

Watch: Whitelock back in Crusaders training

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock was back and training with the Crusaders this week ahead of the start of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa on 13 June.

Rewind: Cheetahs shock Crusaders

Look back at highlights from one of the greatest upsets in Vodacom Super Rugby history when the Cheetahs claimed a famous win over eventual finalists the Crusaders, whose squad featured several future World Cup winners.