Wellington - All Blacks stars Richie McCaw and Dan Carter are likely to play their last home matches for the Crusaders when they meet the Reds at the start of the 13th round of Super Rugby on Friday.
It will be the Crusaders' last match in Christchurch in the regular season. They will play the Hurricanes at their secondary home ground at Nelson in round 16 and, currently in ninth spot, have little chance of a home playoff.
Carter, who is in his 13th season with the Crusaders, will join French club Racing Metro after the World Cup, which kicks off in September.