TOM COVENTRY’S Blues and reigning champions Crusaders made strong starts to their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaigns with bonus point, away victories.
The opening round was full of milestones as Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon celebrated his 100th game for the club and Tony Brown took charge of the Dunedin franchise for the first time, while Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea played his 100th Super Rugby game.
Highlanders welcomed in the new season by performing the Hautoa Kia Toa, which is the home side’s new haka that fittingly symbolises fearlessness, bravery and camaraderie in the heat of th...