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/ 28 May 2008

Motivation no problem for the Crusaders

All Black scrumhalf Andy Ellis says the Crusaders don’t need any external motivation to lift their weary bodies for the Super 14 rugby final against the New South Wales Waratahs in Christchurch on Saturday. ”In finals week, there’s no problem in picking it up and getting excited,” Ellis explained.

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/ 19 February 2008

New Zealand fans suffer rugby fatigue

Nearly a third of New Zealanders are suffering from rugby fatigue, Research New Zealand polling shows. Research NZ director Emanuel Kalafatelis Wednesday said the poll found 29% of New Zealanders reported they would be taking less interest in the Super 14 this season, reports the NZ Herald.

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/ 4 February 2008

Deans calls for Super 14 overhaul

Crusaders and Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says players from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa should be free to play in any of the three countries’ Super 14 rugby franchises. He is also supporting Australian Rugby Union chief executive John O’Neill’s view that the competition should be increased to two rounds.