Naitoa Ah Kuoi fends off Codie Taylor during the Chiefs’ last clash against the Crusaders in Hamilton. SUPER RUGBY AOTEAROA 2021 FINALCrusaders v ChiefsOrangetheory Stadium, ChristchurchSaturday, 7.05pmAfter 10 weeks, and 20 intense New Zealand derbies, we have arrived at an historic first Super Rugby Aotearoa final. Remember, last year’s maiden all-Kiwi competition didn’t have a decider in its schedule, with the Crusaders going on to wrap up the honours with a round to spare. Lying in the top qualifiers’ path to try and halt that is a resurgent Chiefs side, who are aiming for their first title in eight years. THE ODDS (as of Tuesday PM):Crusaders $1.24, Chiefs $3.70PREVIOUS MEETINGS:Chiefs 26 Crusaders 25, Hamilton, April 17, 2021Crusaders 39 Chiefs 17, Christchurch, March 13, 2021THE BIG STORYLINES:All Black Braydon Ennor enters selection mix for SRA final

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