The Crusaders will be hoping to extend their win record to nine wins in a row when they face an inspired Highlanders side in Dunedin tonight.
They last had 8 wins in a row in 2008.
Jamie Joseph's men are sitting four points adrift of joint leaders, the Crusaders and the Chiefs, on the New Zealand Conference table with their opponents this week having played one game less.
The seven‑time champions, who have won six from the last seven matches between these two New Zealand powerhouse franchises are unbeaten since their opening round 27‑21 loss to the outfit from Hamilton.
Both sides are known for spreading the ball wide, with the likes of Waisake Naholo, Ben Smith and Patrick Osborne for the Highlanders fully capable of rounding off brilliant moves.
Evasive runners like Israel Dagg, Johnny McNicholl and Jone Macilai for the visitors, can be counted on to keep the Highlanders defence busy.
The Crusaders are the only team to go through a Super Rugby season unbeaten back in 2002.
The Highlanders will host the Crusaders at 7.35 tonight.
Source : planet rugby
