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Last five results.


01 May 2010 Lions v Force 12-33 Johannesburg
24 Apr 2009 Lions v Force 14-55 Perth
29 Feb 2008 Lions v Force 16-18 Johannesburg
24 Feb 2007 Lions v Force 25-24 Perth
28 Apr 2006 Lions v Force 34-34 Johannesburg

Lions overall record against the Forces
Played 5, Wins 1, Losses 3 , Draws 1


Match : Lions vs Force

Date: Sat 19 March
Venue : Johannesburg
Kick Off local: 15.05
Kick Off GMT: 17.10
Referee: Mark Lawrence
Assistant Ref 1:Jaco Peyper
Assistant Ref 2:Reuben Rossouw
TMO:Johann Meuwesen

Teams:

Lions: Jaco Taute, Lionel Mapoe, Jannie Boshoff, Waylon Murray, Michael Killian, Elton Jantjies, Rory Kockott, Warren Whiteley, Josh Strauss, Derick Minnie, Franco van der Merwe (capt.), Wikus van Heerden, Patric Cilliers, Bandise Maku, JC Janse van Rensburg.

Replacements: Martin Bezuidenhout, Kevin Buys, Michael Rhodes, Cobus Grobbelaar, Jano Vermaak, Burton Francis, Deon van Rensburg

Replacements : 16 , Tom McCartney , 17 , Tevita Mailau , 18 , Filo Paulo , 19 , Matt Luamanu , 20 , Chris Smylie , 21 , Lachie Munro , 22 , Sherwin Stowers

Force: 1. Pek Cowan,2. Ben Whittaker,3. Tim Fairbrother,4. Sam Wykes,5. Nathan Sharpe (c),6. Richard Brown,7. Matt Hodgson (vc),8. Ben McCalman,9. Brett Sheehan,10. James O'Connor,11. David Smith,12. Gene Fairbanks,13. Nick Cummins,14. Alfie Mafi,15. Cameron Shepherd

Reserves: 16. Nathan Charles,17. Kieran Longbottom,18. Tom Hockings,19. Tevita Metuisela,20. James Stannard,21. Matt Brandon,22. Pat Dellit



This match is another classic New Zealand rugby derby and is exactly what the new conference system in the new Super Rugby format is all about.

Out of the last seven clashes the Blues have won just once. Between 1996 and 2003 the Blues and Hurricanes played eight matches and all were won by the Blues. In 2004 there was a draw between the teams and then aside from the 19-17 victory by the Blues in 2008 all of the matches have gone the Blues way.

On average the Blues score 29 points against the Hurricanes who score 25 points against the Blues on average in these matches.

It's been four years since the Lions managed back to back Super Rugby victories but that will be that is what they will be attempting to do against the Force.

The Lions won their first game since May 2009 - ending a 17 match winless streak - when they beat the Cheetahs by 25-20 last weekend and will now be aiming for another victory for their first set of consecutive wins since 2007.

Four years ago the Lions enjoyed a series of four consecutive victories, which included a win over their opponents this weekend, the Force, then still coached by current Lions mentor, Mitchell.

Blues vs Hurricanes Super 15 Rugby HD Live

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Last five results.


12 Feb 2010 Blues v Hurricanes 20-34 Auckland
01 May 2009 Blues v Hurricanes 27-45 Wellington
16 May 2008 Blues v Hurricanes 19-17 Auckland
17 Feb 2007 Blues v Hurricanes 22-23 Wellington
10 Feb 2006 Blues v Hurricanes 19-37 Auckland

Blues overall record against the Hurricanes
Played 15 , Wins 9 , Losses 5, Draws 1


Match : Blues vs Hurricanes
Date: Sat 19 March
Venue : Auckland
Kick Off local: 19.35
Kick Off GMT: 06.35
Referee: Vinny Munro
Assistant Ref 1:Garratt Williamson
Assistant Ref 2:Ben Skeen
TMO:Glenn Newman

Teams:

Blues: 1. Tony Woodcock , 2. Keven Mealamu (c) , 3. John Afoa , 4. Anthony Boric , 5. Kurtis Haiu , 6. Jerome Kaino , 7. Luke Braid , 8. Peter Saili , 9. Alby Mathewson , 10. Stephen Brett , 11. Benson Stanley , 12. Luke McAlister , 13. Jared Payne , 14. Rene Ranger , 15.Isaia Toeava

Replacements : 16 , Tom McCartney , 17 , Tevita Mailau , 18 , Filo Paulo , 19 , Matt Luamanu , 20 , Chris Smylie , 21 , Lachie Munro , 22 , Sherwin Stowers

Hurricanes: 1. John Schwalger ,2. Andrew Hore (c) ,3. Neemia Tialata ,4. Jeremy Thrush ,5. Jason Eaton ,6. Faifili Levave ,7. Jack Lam ,8. Victor Vito ,9. Chris Eaton ,10. Daniel Kirkpatrick ,11. Andre Taylor ,12. Ma'a Nonu ,13. Conrad Smith ,14. Julian Savea ,15. Cory Jane

Reserves: 16. Dane Coles ,17. Anthony Perenise,18. James Broadhurst ,19. Mark Reddish ,20. Tyson Keats,21. Aaron Cruden ,22. Jayden Hayward

This match is another classic New Zealand rugby derby and is exactly what the new conference system in the new Super Rugby format is all about.

Out of the last seven clashes the Blues have won just once. Between 1996 and 2003 the Blues and Hurricanes played eight matches and all were won by the Blues. In 2004 there was a draw between the teams and then aside from the 19-17 victory by the Blues in 2008 all of the matches have gone the Blues way.

On average the Blues score 29 points against the Hurricanes who score 25 points against the Blues on average in these matches.

The Hurricanes have Ma'a Nonu back for this match while Aaron Cruden and Jayden Hayward have been dropped to the bench. Jeremy Thrush pushes James Broadhurst down to the bench and Serge Lilo drops out completely.

The Blues have made changes as well and coach Pat Lam has told his players that if they do not perform they will be dropped - and they have. John Afoa comes in for Charlie Faumuina and Toby Morland is dropped out of the squad. Luke McAlister moves to centre and Stephen Brett takes over the reigns at 10.

Joe Rokocoko has been dropped and Benson Stanley who played at centre last week moves to the wing. This should shake things up a bit and keep the players on edge.

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Highlanders vs Crusaders Super 15 Rugby live

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Last five results
13 Feb 2010 Highlanders v Crusaders 17-32 Christchurch
07 Mar 2009 Highlanders v Crusaders 6-0 Dunedin
17 May 2008 Highlanders v Crusaders 26-14 Christchurch
14 Apr 2007 Highlanders v Crusaders 3-38 Dunedin
11 Feb 2006 Highlanders v Crusaders 15-38 Christchurch

Highlanders overall record against the Crusaders

Played 18 , Wins 6, Losses 12 , Draws 0

Match : Highlanders vs Crusaders
Date: Sat 19 March
Venue : Dunedin
Kick Off local: 17.30
Kick Off GMT: 04.30
Referee: Marius Jonker
Assistant Ref 1:Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 2:Joey Salmans
TMO:Richard Kelly


Teams

Highlanders :1. Chris King , 2 Mo Schwalger , 3 David Te Moana , 4 Josh Bekhuis , 5 Tom Donnelly , 6 Jarrad Hoeata , 7 Adam Thomson , 8 Nasi Manu , 9 Jimmy Cowan (C) , 10 Tony Brown , 11 Siale Piutau , 12 Shaun Treeby , 13 Kendrick Lynn , 14 James Paterson , 15 Ben Smith

Replacements : 16. Jason Rutledge , 17. Bronson Murray/Jamie Mackintosh , 18. Nick Crosswell , 19. Alando Soakai , 20. Aaron Smith

Crusaders:1. Ben Franks ,2. Corey Flynn ,3. Owen Franks,4. Brad Thorn ,5. Sam Whitelock,6. George Whitelock ,7. Matt Todd ,8. Kieran Read (Capt),9. Andy Ellis ,10. Daniel Carter ,11. Adam Whitelock,12. Sonny Bill Williams,13. Robbie Fruean,14. Sean Maitland,15. Israel Dagg

Reserves: 16. Quentin MacDonald,17. Wyatt Crockett,18. Chris Jack,19. Jonathan Poff,20. Kahn Fotuali'i,21. Matt Berquist,22. Zac Guildford

The Highlanders still lead the New Zealand Super rugby conference and many believe that the Crusaders are the team with the best form currently so this match should be a cracker.

The Highlanders and Crusaders have played each other 18 times and the Highlanders have won just six times. Two of those wins came in the last three clashes and one was even in Christchurch.

Before that though the Highlanders had not toppled the Crusaders since 2001.

On average in these matches the Highlanders score 21 points against the Crusaders who score 28 points on average against the Highlanders.

The Crusaders have named a predictably strong team for the Highlanders with Zac Guildford and Kahn Fotuali'i coming on to the bench for the first time this season.

The Crusaders starting line up is pretty much first choice players. Guildford started on the wing last year and scored a try for the Crusaders in this match.