Christchurch residents are asked if the Crusaders Super Rugby team should change its name. OPINION: Canterbury and Tasman's Super Rugby franchise can no longer be called the Crusaders - any more than it can be called the Jihadis. MARTY MELVILLE/PHOTOSPORT Crusaders Kieran Read runs onto the field during the Hurricanes vs Crusaders Super Rugby match in Wellington. KAI SCHWOERER/GETTY IMAGES Canterbury and Tasman's Super Rugby franchise can no longer be called the Crusaders, says Steve Deane. New Zealand Rugby needs to show leadership here and announce the name will change.

Source: Stuff April 08, 2019 20:15 UTC