Blues coach Leon MacDonald said the team were thrilled that a 43,000 full-house

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Blues Crusaders live score starts on 18 Jun 2022 at 07:05 UTC time at Eden Park stadium, Auckland city, New Zealand in Super Rugby

On Saturday afternoon, around 45,000 rugby fans will stream into a sold-out Eden Park to witness the Blues take on the Crusaders in the final of the Super Rugby Pacific tournament.

It marks the climax of the great rivalry between Auckland and Christchurch, but it's also the first major step we're taking towards living with Covid.

NZ Herald senior writer and diehard Blues fan Simon Wilson tells the Front Page podcast that the impact of this event will extend far beyond the proceedings on the rugby pitch.

You may have heard many, many people talking about it, but you’re not alone if you’re still wondering how to watch Blues vs Crusaders. Blues vs Crusaders wildly addictive Western drama series has gained immense popularity since it first debuted on the Paramount Network back in 2022, introducing viewers to the world of Kevin Costner’s patriarch attempting to maintain control of his land and family in the ranchlands of Montana, but since it doesn’t air on a traditional network some people have had trouble finding it – and where to stream it so they can catch up. Not to worry, we’ve got you.

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Blues captain and All Blacks flanker Dalton Papalii faces a fitness test today after being named on the bench for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final at Eden Park.

The 24-year-old has been an inspirational skipper for the Blues this season, leading the team to a record run of 13 unbeaten matches before he was ruled out of the quarter-final win over the Highlanders with appendicitis.

He's been bracketed on the bench with James Tucker.

Otherwise, it will be an unchanged starting XV for the Blues from their semifinal victory over the Brumbies.

Blues coach Leon MacDonald said the team were thrilled that a 43,000 full-house will provide plenty of blue pride for his squad.

"This is set for a great occasion and is an opportunity to seal an excellent season in front of a full-house at Eden Park. We know what is at stake and we have prepared well.eware

Blues Crusaders live score starts on 18 Jun 2022 at 07:05 UTC time at Eden Park stadium, Auckland city, New Zealand in Super Rugby

On Saturday afternoon, around 45,000 rugby fans will stream into a sold-out Eden Park to witness the Blues take on the Crusaders in the final of the Super Rugby Pacific tournament.

It marks the climax of the great rivalry between Auckland and Christchurch, but it's also the first major step we're taking towards living with Covid.

NZ Herald senior writer and diehard Blues fan Simon Wilson tells the Front Page podcast that the impact of this event will extend far beyond the proceedings on the rugby pitch.

You may have heard many, many people talking about it, but you’re not alone if you’re still wondering how to watch Blues vs Crusaders. Blues vs Crusaders wildly addictive Western drama series has gained immense popularity since it first debuted on the Paramount Network back in 2022, introducing viewers to the world of Kevin Costner’s patriarch attempting to maintain control of his land and family in the ranchlands of Montana, but since it doesn’t air on a traditional network some people have had trouble finding it – and where to stream it so they can catch up. Not to worry, we’ve got you.

Blues v Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific final: Teams revealed for Eden Park showdown..Blues v Crusaders: The four head-to-heads that will decide the Super Rugby Pacific final

Blues captain and All Blacks flanker Dalton Papalii faces a fitness test today after being named on the bench for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final at Eden Park.

Blues vs Crusaders live super rugby final

Crusaders vs Blues live final

The 24-year-old has been an inspirational skipper for the Blues this season, leading the team to a record run of 13 unbeaten matches before he was ruled out of the quarter-final win over the Highlanders with appendicitis.

He's been bracketed on the bench with James Tucker.

Otherwise, it will be an unchanged starting XV for the Blues from their semifinal victory over the Brumbies.

Blues coach Leon MacDonald said the team were thrilled that a 43,000 full-house will provide plenty of blue pride for his squad.

"This is set for a great occasion and is an opportunity to seal an excellent season in front of a full-house at Eden Park. We know what is at stake and we have prepared well.eware