Brendan Gallagher hopes that the Crusaders opt not to follow the thuggish style of their forebears

In the thick of it: Willie John McBryde

These days the Canterbury Crusaders are synonymous with often irresistible all-court modern-day rugby, an approach which his seen them claim seven Super Rugby titles and finish runners up on another four occasions.
This year they have blazed a particularly glorious trail and currently top the Australasia grouping and with their All Blacks available for next week’s clash against the Lions during a rare excursion to the South Island on this quickf...