Leicester Fainga'anuku stepped into the Crusaders environment a powerful, promising young talent and has since departed as one of the most damaging wingers in the world.
Who are the most impressive and dominant winners of Super Rugby? And where would the Chiefs rank alongside these historic heavyweights?
The Blues’ quest for a 'real' Super Rugby title now only requires a further two wins after getting the better of the Highlanders. How did the Blues rate in their quarter-final victory?
Which team will finish as champions and which team will finish as wooden-spooners in the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific?
Which team will finish as champions and which team will finish as wooden-spooners in the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific?
With little more than a fortnight until the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off, here's a possible Blues side that could open the new campaign.
The Crusaders may have taken a few hits in the forwards in the Super Rugby off-season but they'll once again start the year with unparalleled depth in the backline.
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the supreme Kelvin R. Tremain Memorial Player of the Year.
While the promotion of five academy players into the national side is never going to attract as much attention as the signing of Argentina's Pablo Matera, it's the former additions who will help the Crusaders maintain their long-term stranglehold over New Zealand.
Former Wallaby Assistant Coach Nathan Grey has today been confirmed as the Junior Wallabies and National Academies Head Coach for 2021, and has named his opening camp squad in the process.