Phil Gifford: Seven talking points from Super Rugby Pacific
A fitting finale, a hero prop and the run-and-gun Highlanders were this week's highlights.
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Phil Gifford: A dummies guide to rugby's big changes
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Crusaders bounce back with statement win over Brumbies
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Highlanders v Western Force highlights
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Record-breaking Highlanders blow away Western Force
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Hamish Clark: Christchurch Stadium - We can't stop now, build it no matter what the cost
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D-day for crucial Silver Lake decision revealed
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Ian MacRae Field opens as one of Hawke's Bay's greatest opens up on darkest day
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RTS on frustrations, his biggest weakness and finally feeling at home in rugby
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