Former All Blacks and Crusaders first-five Dan Carter will lace up the boots in the blue-and-white hoops for the first time in six years at the club’s 150th jubilee.
A hard pre-season is a rite of passage for sports teams, amateur and professional alike - and Lincoln University’s rugby squad endured one of the toughest imaginable as they build towards the Metro season.
Crusaders and All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams will serve a three-week suspension after being found guilty of dangerous play during Saturday's win over the Chiefs.
Senior All Blacks have closed ranks around Ardie Savea after the superstar flanker bore the brunt of public backlash for head coach Scott Robertson's sacking.