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Canterbury Crusaders - Definition and Overview

The Crusaders (originally known as the Canterbury Crusaders) are a New Zealand Rugby Union team based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Jade Stadium, and representing the Nelson Bays, Marlborough, Buller, West Coast, Canterbury, Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury unions. They compete in the Super 12 competition, which they have won four times (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002).

In 2002, the Crusaders had a perfect season, winning all 11 games in the main body of the tournament, and then their semi-final and the final. This was their first season under the leadership of current captain Reuben Thorne, who also captained the All Blacks throughout 2002 and 2003.

Super 12 positions

1996 ..12th
1997 ..6th
1998 ..1st .. (defeated Auckland Blues in final)
1999 ..1st .. (defeated Otago Highlanders in final)
2000 ..1st .. (defeated ACT Brumbies in final)
2001 ..10th
2002 ..1st .. (defeated ACT Brumbies in final)
2003 ..2nd .. (lost final to Auckland Blues)
2004 ..2nd .. (lost final to ACT Brumbies)

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