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Tracey Nelson looks at the key statistics from Saturday night's Super 15 final between the Reds and Crusaders.

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Playing for the Crusaders for the last time, Brad Thorn channelled Zen-like qualities to laud the achievements of the Reds.

For the beaten Crusaders, pride comes after the fall.

The Reds are crowned 2011 Super Rugby champions after clinching a thrilling 18-13 victory over the Crusaders in Brisbane.

Quake-affected team are the first in Super rugby history to start as favourites for final in another country.

Assistant coach says tough decisions inevitable when building strongest possible side to challenge Reds.

The Reds and Crusaders face-off on Saturday night in the inaugural Super 15 final. Who will take home the silverware?

Stats guru Tracey Nelson looks at the numbers ahead of Saturday's Super 15 final.

A son of flood-ravaged Queensland and quake-hit Christchurch, Brad Thorn's last game of Super rugby could hardly mean more to him.

The Crusaders are trying to take an almost bloodless approach to what most are picking will be an emotionally draining final tomorrow night.