Josh Lord brings up game 50 as Crusaders meet Chiefs
Crusaders meet Chiefs at One NZ Stadium, Saturday 5:05pm (Super Rugby Pacific). Josh Lord plays game number 50.
The big picture
Crusaders come in 3rd on the ladder with 41 points; Chiefs are 2nd on 51. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Crusaders are 8–7 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 33.9 points for and 29 against.
Chiefs are 13–3 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 36.4 points for and 23.6 against.
Form
Crusaders have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Chiefs 12–49.
Chiefs have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Hurricanes 5–60.
Head to head
These sides have met 22 times on our records since 2016: Crusaders 11, Chiefs 11.
Last time out (2026), Chiefs won 49–12 at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Biggest margin between these two: Chiefs by 37 points in 2026 (49–12).
Players to watch
For Crusaders, watch Noah Hotham (0.3 tries a game in 2026) and Kurtis MacDonald (0.3 tries a game in 2026).
For Chiefs, watch Josh Lord (0.1 tries a game in 2026) and Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi (0.3 tries a game in 2026).
Milestone watch
Josh Lord is set to play game 50.
At One NZ Stadium
Crusaders have won 5 of their last 5 at One NZ Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Crusaders have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.