Robbie Deans has gone, and if things go well, he will soon be forgotten.

Halfback Andy Ellis reckons it was business as usual for the Crusaders this season, despite no longer having Deans, the most successful coach in the history of the Super competition, on board.

With Deans now guiding the Wallabies, Ellis said new coach Todd Blackadder had made a seamless transition into the top job.

He said it doesn't really feel like Deans has gone and Blackadder has just slid in and it's all about the team again.

The Crusaders won their opening match against the Chiefs on Saturday and this week in round two they will take on the Brumbies in Canberra.