The regular Super Rugby season enters its final round this weekend and on the horizon is finals footy.
The Crusaders have the luxury of having their destiny in their own hands but coach Todd Blackadder is taking nothing for granted – with a win giving his side a home semifinal.
“The Force have got nothing to lose and it’s Nathan Sharpe’s last game… they really could hurt us,” Blackadder says this morning on Firstline.
He’s gearing his side up for a lift in intensity, though he knows it’s a tough task after his side lifted last week to a 28-21 win over competition leader the Chiefs.
He’s glad to have Dan Carter and Richie McCaw back in the fold after international duties – especially for what he describes as a real scrap to come should they win this weekend.
And, of course, he speaks about Sonny Bill Williams’ departure.
Watch the video for what he says about SBW and more.
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