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Super Rugby final: Crusaders, Chiefs find balance between local talent and scouting

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 10: Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs, Chay Fihaki of the Crusaders and Gideon Wrampling of the Chiefs (L-R) compete for the ball during the round 13 Super Rugby Pacific match between Crusaders and Chiefs at Apollo Projects Stadium, on May 10, 2025, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by) CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 10: Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs, Chay Fihaki of the Crusaders and Gideon Wrampling of the Chiefs (L-R) compete for the ball during the round 13 Super Rugby Pacific match between Crusaders and Chiefs at Apollo Projects Stadium, on May 10, 2025, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by) THE FACTS It's possibly coincidence – but probably not – that the Crusaders and Chiefs have operated with a similar formula that has seen them cleverly blend a core of locally developed players with a healthy smattering of well-identified recruits from around New Zealand. This seems to be the right