Chiefs take aim at defending champs Crusaders


2020 Super Rugby 

Chiefs v Crusaders

FMG Stadium
Waikato, New Zealand
Saturday, 8 February 2020
Kick-off is at 08h05 
 
Chiefs will face off with Crusaders in the 2020 Super Rugby match at the FMG Stadium on Saturday.
 
The New Zealand side recorded their maiden win in this year's competition when they defeated their local rivals Blues 37-29 away on Friday.
 
They are placed fifth on the overall standings - a point behind leaders, Jaguares of Argentina.
 
Warren Gatland - Chiefs coach
 
Chiefs will be looking to continue their good form against Crusaders which will be their second match.
 
Warren Gatland, the Chiefs coach, has stressed the importance of their upcoming three matches.
 
"For us, the first three games are vital. The Crusaders next week at home is an important game for us," Gatland said on Up News.

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"Then we are on our way to the Sunwolves. If we have a good start and win these first three games, it will put us right in this competition."
 
Joe Moody in action for Crusaders
 
Meanwhile, Crusaders recorded their first win in this year's tournament when they defeated Australian side Waratahs 43-25 at home on Saturday.
 
The New Zealand giants are placed second on the overall standings -  level on points with leaders, Jaguares.
 
Crusaders will be looking to make it two wins in a row against a confident Chiefs side.
 
The last time Chiefs and Crusaders clashed in the Super Rugby was on the 1st of June 2019.
 
Chiefs defeated Crusaders 40-27 at the FMG Stadium.
 

Head-to-Head (Last five Super Rugby matches)


Matches - 5
Chiefs wins - 1
Crusaders wins - 4
Draws - 0
 

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Published: 02/05/2020