Super Rugby organisers Sanzaar have defended a travel schedule which sees the Crusaders having to wait until Tuesday before leaving Christchurch for their match against the Lions in Johannesburg. Related Content Super Rugby: The complex puzzle finally solved Chiefs midfield ravaged ahead of quarterfinal clash Hurricanes finish top of Super Rugby: All-Kiwi semis? They gave up 24 unanswered points to the Jaguares and will now host the Crusaders, who beat them convincingly in the round-robin, instead. The Crusaders were booked on their long-haul flight after a second-string Lions team failed to gain a competition point against the Jaguares after holding a 10-point lead at one stage. "It's not ideal, but this is tournament play, and if the Crusaders had won [against the Hurricanes] then they wouldn't be in this position.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 17, 2016 03:39 UTC