Crusaders (22) 40 / Brumbies (10) 22 (Final Score)
The Crusaders hosted the Brumbies at the AMI Stadium, Christchurch at 09:35 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Crusaders won comfortably and scored a bonus point try in the process, winning by 40 / 22.
The Crusaders advance to the semi’s, now sitting on No 2 spot (for the momemt), whilst the Brumbies lose out on a semi and end their season here.
Scores:
Crusaders: 3 Conversions & 3 Penalties Dan Carter, 1 Try Sean Maitland, 1 Try Kieran Read, 1 Try Owen Franks, 1 Try Richie McCaw, 1 Try Zac Guildford
Brumbies: 2 Conversions & 1 Penalty Matt Giteau, 1 Try Tyrone Smith, 1 Try Ben Alexander, 1 Try Huia Edmonds
Teams:
Crusaders: 15 Colin Slade, 14 Sean Maitland, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 Daniel Bowden, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Daniel Carter, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Richie McCaw (captain), 6 George Whitelock, 5 Sam Whitelock, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Ti’i Paulo, 1 Ben Franks.
Replacements: 16 Daniel Perrin, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Chris Jack, 19 Thomas Waldrom, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Tim Bateman, 22 Jared Payne.
Brumbies: 15 Julian Huxley, 14 Pat McCabe, 13 Tyrone Smith, 12 Matt Giteau, 11 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 10 Matt Toomua, 9 Josh Valentine, 8 Stephen Hoiles (captain), 7 George Smith, 6 Rocky Elsom, 5 Mark Chisholm, 4 Mitchell Chapman, 3 Salesi Maafu, 2 Stephen Moore, 1 Ben Alexander.
Replacements: 16 Huia Edmonds, 17 Jerry Yanuyanutawa, 18 Ben Hand, 19 Colby Faingaa, 20 Patrick Phibbs, 21 Brackin Karauria-Henry, 22 Andrew Smith.
Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Josh Noonan (New Zealand), Kane McBride (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)
VRYSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!
Crusaders by a few.
will be good should the saders win, would love it if there are no convict teams in the semi’s 🙂
Shaaaaaaaaaaaaarks!
Go Crusaders but don’t score a bonus point…….
Tripples @ 2 – aw c’mon Trips, we’re not all that bad! Can’t we just sneak one team in????
Griqua
In principle I wouldn’t object if the Rebels sneaked in next year. But only because they have so little Aussies in their line-up…hehehe
I am with Trips one this one, just because the Stormers doesn’t like playing against the convicts…
Jeez, talk about being ganged up on . . .
Doesn’t anyone out there favour a poor , underperforming little franchise out of the world’s most beautiful city, whose new catch-phrase to the world is SYDNICITY (some tourism numbskull boffin type thought that up!!)
I reckon the Brumbies will sneak this one…
Hellooooooooooooo
Goooooooooooo Rugby!
Think the Saders had their final last week, might have been different if they actually won last week…
It would take a brave man to back against the Saders, playing at home in a crucial match like this one. Brumbies have it all to do and rank as real underdogs. Time for the Wallbies in the squad to stand up and show their true mettle.
12 – Wallabies, sorry.
So are the Saders and Chiefs game at the same time ?
@ 12
Old Griq
No you are spot on there, I’ve just got a feeling about this one…
Blouste @ 14 I think the Blues v Chiefs in Auckland tomorrow night same time as Saders tonight??
Hallo all 🙂
Old Griq
I don’t know, only see they show the game to be at the same time on superbru…
Recieved this sms this morning…
“Semi-final tickets for the Bulls at Orlando are free..
Just bring your car a long…
There will be busses to take you back…” 😆
Thanks to Pietman, I now watch the matches on Spvod Sports, out of China, on my laptop, with glass of red at hand. Excellent streaming and perfect picture. Thanks again Pietman.
O… that fine advanced “red wine” 😉
Enjoy Oldie…!!!
Morning everyone. Old G. I have Tahs and Brumbies on my bru to win. I think Brumbies have a huge chance. Think those Saders are tired. Unless they want revenge here in SA. I never count the kiwi sides out. Though just looked at the last few games and thought Tahs and Brumbies.
Tahs at home – home advantage
Saders home but very tired from two huge games and travel. Brumbies for win. Those are my picks. It could be different. Exciting to see who makes the semi now.
Did you guys read “Ninja 58, beats up three muggers” on news24…Hilarious !!! 😆
Morning Puma…
Saders should take this one….
Saders should take this one…
Stormers should take their game…
But will it happen ?
We’ll see…
Two biggies today. This one and the Canes/Brumbies later.
Morning Blouste and Gbs.
#20 Well done Old G and Pietman… and Helpmekaar Hoerskool!
Old G, I agree – we’ve got to get an Oz team in the semis. Its SANZAR after all…
Ok, so if the Saders win this one Australia can outomatically say it was because a NZ reffed the game right… 😉
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