Blues and Crusaders semi wins set up Super Rugby Pacific final showdown

The Crusaders extended their ridiculous record of never losing a home knockout match in Super Rugby. 
Blues and Crusaders semi wins set up Super Rugby Pacific final showdown

Beauden Barrett, captain of the Blues. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

The Auckland Blues and the Canterbury Crusaders will do battle in the Super Rugby Pacific final next weekend after overcoming tough semi-final clashes this week. 

The Crusaders put on a defensive clinic against the Chiefs and Number 8 Cullen Grace was the star in attack, scoring two tries on the way to victory on a score-line of 20-7 in favour of the Canterbury outfit. 

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