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Murray Wenzel

Crusaders blood a Lion as Reds eye 25-year first

A Welsh rugby great will give the Crusaders a new look as the Queensland Reds attack a very familiar problem in Christchurch.

The opportunity is there for the Reds (4-5) to end a losing streak in the city dating back to 1999 on Saturday, the Crusaders (2-7) enduring rare hardship in a tournament they have long dominated.

But they're 2-2 since an 0-5 start and, currently 10th, loom as potential party-poopers for finals-bound outfits if they're able to slide into the top eight.

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