The Crusaders aren't trying to suppress the nerves they're feeling heading into tomorrow night's Super Rugby final against the Lions, instead choosing to embrace them.
Midfielder Ryan Crotty told media today the team was feeling confident after training all week for the game at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
"The boys have prepared well - there's been a bit of edge around the team though. It's a final, you'd be a bit worried if there wasn't," he said.
"But the boys are excited. The boys are nervous but I think nerves mean you're ready."
Crotty said while senior members of the team can offer support to less experienced members of the squad, he's confident they'll all perform their roles when the whistle goes.
"You trust the younger guys in how they've prepared all season because we've had big games and they've stepped up."
Tomorrow's contest kicks off at 7:30pm.
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