Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 will kick off with an old fashioned southern derby in a return to Friday night football. The Highlanders will host the Crusaders in the opening match of Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021. "Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa is a world-class competition featuring many of the best players in the world and our coverage and analysis needs to mirror this action on the field. The Crusaders will likely be favourites again for Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021. NZ Rugby is also working closely with Ruby Australia over trans-Tasman matches between respective Super Rugby sides, and more details will be released shortly.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 10, 2020 07:54 UTC