While an inexperienced Crusaders outfit provided the on-field fireworks, a halftime pyrotechnic display left a scattered haze across the stadium.
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The Crusaders have apologised for a fireworks display which left the brand-new One New Zealand Stadium with an unwanted smoke feature during the hosts’ 47-14 romp of the Hurricanes on Friday night.
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