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The Hurricanes face their demons again in the semifinal at Rugby League Park on Saturday when they face the champions that they have never beaten in a playoff game.
The Hurricanes have ventured four times in the playoffs, including the infamous "foggy finale" of 2006 when a thick mist at Lancaster Park turned the decisive into something of a joke.
They left each time after a final football lesson on the side of the competition, and the weight of the story will be another heavy burden for Chris Boyd's team this weekend [19659002ThatsaidtheHurricanesmaybetheonlyteamcapableofupsettheeightchampionsalthoughtheirforminthefinallapsoftheregularseasonwasanythingbutinspiring
Confronted with all Blacks and enjoying extraordinary firepower, the Hurricanes have won eight of their last 12 games against the Crusaders and defeated them 29-19 at home in March after taking the lead 21 -0.
neu Tral fans will see the follow-up match at Christchurch in May as the best clue to Saturday's clash.
Missing seven first-choice players, the Crusaders forwards completely smothered the offer to midfielder Beauden Barrett and the Hurricanes The Hurricanes bring a 15th unchanged start, Barrett's brother, Jordie, returning in the middle field rather than his usual position at the back, having impressed in the quarterback jersey 13. final victory over the Waikato Chiefs.
"Personally, I think he's a better 15," Boyd said. "But he likes the midfielder and he's done enough for me last week to suggest that it was the right way to start, I'm sure it will not be like that we'll finish."
All blacks lose Ardie Savea, Reed Prinsep should not prove his level of play.
The Crusaders made a change in their home team, with support from the All Blacks. Moody returns after missing the quarter-final against the Sharks in 40-10
Against a team of Crusaders determined to build a dynasty, the Hurricanes will need inspiration to mount a upheaval, a quality usually provided by the brilliant Beauden. Barrett
"In the semifinals, the big players will rise and we expect Beauden Barrett to bring his best game, like all his players," said badistant coach Brad Mooar
"We We must be at our best, it's better to beat the best. "
(Report by Ian Ransom in Melbou rne, edited by Amlan Chakraborty)
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