It can be hair raising but Dan Carter says the Crusaders' hectic game plan is here to stay.

Fans on Saturday were fretting whether the Crusaders desire to stretch defenses by playing at such a furious pace would result in the Bulls scavenging their loose passes and scoring breakout tries at AMI Stadium.

Yet Carter said the born-again Crusaders don't care.

He said they are determined to not shrivel up and retreat into their shells and it is an attitude he hopes lasts well beyond Saturday night's 41-19 win over the Bulls.

The Crusaders will play the Kings at 6.35pm this Saturday.

Meanwhile, at 6.35pm this Friday, the Chiefs will take on the Highlanders.

Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka