Opinion - Finally, we had a weekend of three Super Rugby games in New Zealand - it's just a pity that the most meaningful one was a one off. The Hurricanes and Highlanders ended their Aotearoa campaigns in an entertaining game on Friday, then the Blues had to withstand a valiant effort from a Chiefs selection that would have looked right at home in the NPC.
The Chiefs were on their way to Christchurch regardless, so resting their top players didn't matter. Or did it? That's going to be something Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan will have to answer next Saturday night if the Crusaders do indeed score their fifth championship in a row, Scott Robertson breakdances and probably adds another zero to whatever salary packet he gets offered next, and his team (presumably) try not to break the trophy again.