The Brumbies and Crusaders' rivalry has dominated Super Rugby since its inception.
Between the two clubs, they have featured in 17 of 25 finals, winning 12 of them.
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Across those seasons, they have only met three times in the Final.
Whilst the Crusaders claimed 2000 and 2002, the Brumbies gained a matter of revenge when they claimed a 47-38 thriller in 2004.
“The rivalry between the two franchises is very strong,” Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa said on Friday.
“Both teams pride themselves on their set pieces and we know the Crusaders have a lot of spark in their backline.
“We definitely knew the challenge last time we played in 2019 was tough but there were definitely areas in our game we’ve improved since then and capitalise on come tomorrow.”
As both teams established themselves as the premier club in their respective country, the rivalry has split many fans, none more than the Alaalatoa household.
Brothers Allan and Michael will line up on opposite sites of the scrum, named at tight-head prop for the Brumbies and Crusaders respectively
Allan admitted there will be no time for brotherly love when the whistle goes at OrangeTheory Stadium on Saturday evening.
“There’s a bit of banter being thrown around but there’s a lot of love there except for tomorrow when that whistle blows,” he added.
“We’re going to be ripping into each other and I’m sure as the older brother, he’s going to try and stamp his authority but I’m going to be everything to ruin his day.”
The ongoing COVID outbreak meant that the family has been limited to virtual contact over the phone.
Whilst Allan got the chance to meet up with his brother during Wallabies camp, the travel bubble provided a chance for his extended family to make the trip, reuniting with Michael and his newborn.
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With both parents set to be in Christchurch for the game, Allan admitted they'll likely stay on the fence for the blockbuster match.
“I know that all of my family are definitely Brumbies supporters,” he said with a smile on his face.
“As soon as the bubble opened up, my parents were on the first flight booked over to Christchurch and meet their grandson a few weeks ago which was really special.
“My mum stayed over to watch the Crusaders v Chiefs and my dad came to Suncorp for the Brumbies and Reds.
“In terms of my parents, they are probably split. They try to balance it out and they're both on the plane over here to watch us.”
