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    Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell is warning against complacency as they prepare to host the Queensland Reds tonight

    Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell is warning against complacency as they prepare to host the Queensland Reds tonight


    The perennial Super Rugby contenders have never dropped a playoffs match in Christchurch.

    But Newell admits it would be rude not to acknowledge their playoffs record at home ... despite cruising to a 43-19 home win during the regular season.



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     07 Jun: Crusaders coach Rob Penney is singing praise of halfback Noah Hotham's performance in their 32-12 hiding of the Queensland Reds in their Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final in Christchurch
     06 Jun: Penrith coach Ivan Cleary insists his son Nathan Cleary's immediate sporting future remains with the Panthers and the NRL ... amid speculation the star halfback could be eyeing a move to rugby union
     05 Jun: A knockout game is bringing a knockout mentality to the Blues ahead of their Super Rugby qualifying final against the Chiefs in Hamilton
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