Crusaders vs Hurricanes Prediction: Jordan to touchdown in Christchurch
Super Rugby Pacific action returns on Friday morning (06:05, Sky Sports Mix) as the Hurricanes travel to Apollo Projects Stadium to take on rivals the Crusaders.
Read on for my Crusaders vs Hurricanes predictions, complete with the latest odds and team news.
The Crusaders are the favourites to come out on top in Christchurch at 4/6, with the Hurricanes at 11/8 to head back to Wellington with the victory.
A draw is available at 18/1, while the Crusaders to be leading at the half-time and full-time whistles are 11/10.
Team News
Starting with the hosts, Tamaiti Williams, Ioane Moananu and Fletcher Newell start in the front row for the Crusaders, with locks Antonio Shalfoon and Scott Barrett in the second row.
Cullen Grace, Christian Lio-Willie and Ethan Blackadder start in the back-row, with Noah Hotham and Taha Kemara in the half-backs.
David Havili and Levi Aumua make up the centres, with Sevu Reece, Chay Fihaku and Will Jordan comprising the back three.
As for the visitors, the Hurricanes go with Xavier Numia, Jacob Devery and Tevita Mafile'o in the front row, with Isaia Walker-Leawere and Caleb Delany in the engine room.
Brad Shields, Brayden Iose and Du'Plessis Kirifi complete the Hurricanes pack, with Cam Roigard and Harry Godfrey in the half-backs.
Peter Umaga-Jensen and Bailyn Sullivan line up in the centres, with a back three made up of Fehi Fineanganofo, Kini Naholo and Callum Harkin.
Crusaders -6 @ 5/4
While the Hurricanes have won their last two encounters with the Crusaders, the Wellington outfit have seen some big names move on since last season.
Back-rower Ardie Savea joined Fijian Drua, while scrum-half TJ Perenara and centre Jordie Barrett have also moved on to pastures new.
Those All Blacks stars who have a wealth of experience that is now missing from this Hurricanes side and it will take some time to adapt to their absence.
With that in mind, this more settled Crusaders side look to be good value to claim the win and cover the handicap in the process.
Odds correct at time of publishing.
Will Jordan anytime tryscorer @ 20/21
One of the most prolific tryscorers in world rugby, Will Jordan catches the eye in the anytime tryscorer market for this one.
With 38 tries in 41 Tests for New Zealand, this lightning-quick full-back has caused countless defenders problems since he burst on to the scene.
Scoring 38 tries in 53 appearances for the Crusaders, it would be little surprise to see Jordan touch down at least once against the Hurricanes in this 2025 Super Rugby Pacific opener.
Odds correct at time of publishing.
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