The Crusaders only lost one match last season, but have already been beaten twice in 2018 after a derby loss to the Highlanders.
Edinburgh and Cardiff Blues both claimed wins to boost their respective playoff hopes in the Pro14 on Friday.
Lewis Moody says ending Ireland's hopes of a Grand Slam will not be England's focus in the Six Nations finale at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones' Wales slur was "probably a poor choice of words", Alun Wyn Jones said on Friday.
Joe Schmidt said it would be a "crushing scenario" if Ireland were soundly beaten by England at Twickenham.
Ahead of Wales' final Six Nations match, Alun Wyn Jones has signed a new NDC, meaning he will continue to represent the Ospreys.
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The Bulls led at half-time but the Chiefs fought back to claim a thrilling Super Rugby victory in Waikato.
After attending England training this week, official Marius van der Westhuizen has been replaced for the Six Nations clash with Ireland.
As the final round of the 2018 Six Nations approaches, we take an Opta-powered peek at what to expect as Ireland chase the Grand Slam.