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Crusaders captain David Havili admits his side were second best on the field as their Super Rugby Pacific title defence got off to a rocky start

13 February 2026

They've gone 25-23 to the Highlanders in Dunedin, last year's wooden spooners.

Havili outlines what went wrong for his side on Sky Sport.

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