Super rugby is billed as a massive tri-nations provincial series. But tonight looks more like an event for sparklers rather than any whizz-bang skyrockets and trumpets flourish.

Telusa Veainu has been called into the Crusaders from the Highlanders to cover a wing shortage.

With the five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises naming their squads today, APNZ looks at how each side stands heading into the 2013 season.

Israel Dagg has to make surprise and timing his test weapons.