(Reuters) - The winless Canterbury Crusaders have received a major boost with the news that Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan will be resting All Black Damian McKenzie for this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific clash.

The Crusaders, Super Rugby champions for the last seven years, will be looking to snap the worst losing streak in the team's history at five games when they take on the second-placed Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday.