NZ Rugby reveals changes to Super Rugby schedule

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the following schedule changes for Round Five of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

The Hurricanes v Chiefs match at Wellington Regional Stadium in Wellington will now be played on Sunday, March 20 at 15.35 NZ time. The match was initially scheduled for Saturday, March 19.

The Crusaders v Blues match at Christchurch Stadium will now be played on Saturday, March 19 at 19.05 NZ time. The match was initially scheduled for Sunday, March 20.

The reason for the switch of dates is to allow the Hurricanes an extra day to prepare for their match as a group of players return from isolation periods due to COVID-19.