Captain Richie McCaw is battling sore ribs on the eve of his 100th game for the Crusaders.

Dan Carter has been passed fit to return to the Crusaders, following his recent hip injury.

The Crusaders ran in seven tries to destroy the Cheetahs in their Super 14 match at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.

All Black Dan Carter is in doubt for the Crusaders' match against the Cheetahs in Christchurch on Saturday.

Richie McCaw is back wearing his favoured No 7 jersey in one of seven changes to the Crusaders.

First five-eighth Dan Carter became the highest pointscorer in Super rugby history kicking five penalties in the Crusaders 20-13 victory over the Waratahs.

The Waratahs say they are playing well - but they still have to convince their fans.

It's the halfway point in the Super 14. Gregor Paul looks at the New Zealand franchises who could produce our worst result since 2001.

They were the most glamorous couple at the Louis Vuitton Trophy gala dinner last Sunday dressed head-to-toe in borrowed couture from the French fashion house.