Crusaders v British & Irish Lions

Saturday 10 June, AMI Stadium Christchurch

There are a couple of reasons for thinking this. The first is that the Crusaders are in great form. They have become a di erent team since Scott Robertson took over this year.

The second is that they, and the Blues, will be the only two Super Rugby sides granted full access to their All Blacks contingent.

Now it’s possible that not all of their All Blacks will play, but we are picking that all of them will want to. So expect to see the big boys out there and on a most likely cold June night, the Lions might wonder what has hit them. Should be a phenomenally physical contest with the scrums a thing of beauty for those grunty sorts who like that stu .