The Highlanders will take on a Crusaders team which is playing some sublime stuff, and has scored 23 tries in the first four games of the season. Statistics provided by Sanzaar through Opta Sports show the Crusaders have won 10 of the past 13 matches against the Highlanders. The Crusaders have won 19 games in a row, with eight victories away from home on the trot. In the past eight games, the Crusaders have limited the opposition to single figures in the first half. Richie Mounga has been off target with his goal kicking, and consequently the Crusaders are only kicking at 50%.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 13, 2019 15:22 UTC