The 2009 Rebel Sport Super 14 draw has been released with Dunedin to host the opening match when the Highlanders take on the Brumbies on Friday 13 February.
Reigning Rebel Sport Super 14 champions the Crusaders kick off their defence with a local derby against the Chiefs in Christchurch while the Hurricanes have two games in Wellington to begin their campaign, the first against beaten 2008 finalists the Waratahs.
New Blues coach Pat Lam has a tough start, taking his side to Perth to meet the Western Force before going on to South Africa for two matches.
Outside the five franchise home bases Albany, Invercargill and New Plymouth will host matches in 2009 while the Highlanders will play one of their home games, against the Bulls, in Palmerston North.
The 2009 Rebel Sport Super 14 round robin ends on the weekend of 15-16 May, which will feature a clash of New Zealand heavyweights the Crusaders and the Blues, before the semifinals and the final, to be played on 30 May.
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