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Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd says that the Crusaders are in a class of their own and that there is no doubt that they will see a ninth Super Rugby crown.
The defending champions Crusaders will face the Lions of South Africa The final of last year was won 25-17 in Johannesburg
This time it's in Christchurch Crusaders were a heavyweight for two years under coach Scott Robertston, winning all 19 games.
The semi-finals of the Hurricanes (30-12) were a typical demonstration of the red and black machine, smothering the lives of starred visitors with defensive muscles and clinical finishes.
Boyd felt helpless in his last match in charge before taking the lead role at the English club of Northampton.
His team lost collisions and failed to match the control and spark provided by the five-eighth Richie Mo 'unga
"In the end, the The Crusaders are probably, at the moment Boyd told reporters:
The first five crusaders crowned a dazzling performance with another remarkable piece.
Source: SKY
"We just made small mistakes, they were relentless."
"They kept putting us under pressure, it was just constant pressure, you can not relax anywhere."
The Lions were a mixed bag in the regular season but have won three big wins in Johannesburg to secure their place in a third consecutive final. Warren Whitely agreed that his team will have to move to another level after defeating the Waratahs 44-26 in the semifinal to win a maiden title.
Playing Crusaders in New Zealand is a real test of physics "
" Decision making is the key to a final, "he said.
"The play is going to be a major battle.
"The Crusaders have a very strong squad but we can not wait to be there.
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