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Super Rugby Aotearoa UK kick-off times and TV details for Highlanders v Crusaders and Chiefs v Hurricanes

The latest round of New Zealand's Super Rugby Aotearoa is here.

Former Wales coach Warren Gatland's Chiefs are still looking for a win since rugby resumed, while there's Welsh interest elsewhere with former Scarlets stars Michael Collins and Mark Jones both involved in the Highlanders v Crusaders clash - the former as the Highlanders' full-back, the latter as the Crusaders defence coach.

So with more exciting rugby in store, here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend.

When are the matches?

The Highlanders v Crusaders match kicks off at 8:05am GMT on Saturday, July 4.

The Chiefs v Hurricanes match is then on Sunday, July 5 - kicking off at 4:35am GMT.

What channel are they on?

Both matches are being shown on Sky Sport Action and Main Event.

Coverage for the Highlanders v Crusaders match starts at 7:30am, while the Chiefs v Hurricanes coverage starts at 4am.

There will also be replays of the matches shown on the same channel later on the same day, with the Highlanders v Crusaders replay at 6pm on Saturday and Chiefs v Hurricanes replay at 10am on Sunday.

What are the teams?

HIGHLANDERS v CRUSADERS

Highlanders: Michael Collins; Ngatungane Punivai, Rob Thompson, Patelesio Tomkinson, Jona Nareki; Mitch Hunt, Aaron Smith; Daniel Lienert-Brown, Liam Coltman, Jeff Thwaites, Pari Pari Parkinson, Josh Dixon, Shannon Frizell, Dillon Hunt, Marino Mikaele.

Replacements: Ash Dixon, Ayden Johnstone, Siate Tokolahi, Jack Whetton, Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Kayne Hammington, Bryn Gatland, Vilimoni Koroi.

Crusaders – David Havili; Will Jordan, Braydon Ennor, Jack Goodhue, Leicester Faingaanuku; Richie Mo’unga, Mitchell Drummond; Joe Moody, Codie Taylor, Mike Alaalatoa, Sam Whitelock, Mitchell Dunshea, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Whetukamokamo Douglas.

Replacements: Andrew Makalio, George Bower, Oli Jager, Quinten Strange, Sione Havili, Ereatara Enari, Fetuli Paea, Sevu Reece.

CHIEFS v HURRICANES:

Chiefs TBC

Hurricanes: TBC

What time is S4C's Super Rugby highlights show?

Rugby-starved Welsh fans are able to catch highlights of Super Rugby Aotearoa on S4C after the broadcaster secured the rights to screen highlights of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

The programme begins at 9pm on Sunday.

Viewers can also watch the programme on demand at S4C Clic following the broadcast.

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