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Crusaders announce 2025 Super Rugby Pacific captain
By Henry Lee
The Crusaders have announced experienced midfielder David Havili as their 2025 Super Rugby Pacific captain this morning, taking the role after being part of the leadership group since being named vice captain in 2020.
Havili, who has played 128 games for the Crusaders, debuted for the Christchurch-based side in 2015.
The 30-year-old has previously held leadership roles, including being captain of the Tasman Mako during their back to back NPC titles in 2019 and 2020 respectively.
With the first preseason game for the Crusaders being just over two weeks away, Havili will return to Crusaders camp this week to address the 2025 playing group for the first time after being announced captain.
Havili has played 30 Test matches for the All Blacks and has often led the Crusaders when previous captain Scott Barrett was unavailable for selection at any point.
Due to the enforced All Blacks rest periods, Codie Taylor may have been overlooked as he could miss some time during the regular season.
Havili won’t have a shortage of experienced leaders to call upon, with the likes of Tom Christie, Quinten Strange, Scott Barrett and Codie Taylor all part of the 2025 playing group.
The Crusaders will play the Blues at Kirwee Rugby Club on January 31st, their first pre-season outing for the 2025 season, before they open their official Super Rugby Pacific campaign against the Hurricanes on February 14th.
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Well it certainly makes for better viewing from here on in. There’s plenty of animosity to share around which was previously reserved solely for England. Ireland need a massive rebuild and I feel it’s too late for the 2027 WC.
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State OO is exactly that whereas the Reds v Tahs includes players from either state in the respective team. It could be said that the QRL manipulated the state boundaries to nab a couple of players who became league legends
“there are some worrying indications Queensland’s opponents now know exactly what to expect,”
Everyone knew what Alfie & Wally were going to do and still NSW struggled.This Reds /Tahs game will be a grind until the last 15mins IMO and the respective benches will play a big role.
Looking forward to this one and a good lead into the 6NS
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