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)
Carter misses again !!!
12/7 Saders
GBS@113
Bad news that…
Carter’s kicking has been real average lately.
COME ON SADERS ❗ 😀
With Joubert as ref, the Stormers just needs to make the final and it’s game set and match…..lol…..
Crusaders running Brumbies ragged now…
113 – gbs, He is from Maritizburg
Try Owen Franks…
Owen Franks scores for Saders
Another try.. Crusaders are really stepping up here 🙂
Bulls beware!! Owen Franks.
126 – Blouste, I had it wrong with Saders. Bulls going to have their hands full here. Could be a final in Newlands 😯
Crusaders slow down 2 tries is enough you don’t need 4……
Oohhh yeah baby !!
Saders running wild now, whow!
Great skills, what a game we have here.
3 tries already for Saders
Saders 19 / 7
Carter slots it
19/7 Saders
I believe the Crusaders are battle hardened.
Crusaders are almost ready and packed to fly back here 🙂
Brumbies will need something really special to get back into the game now…
R_P’s doing the hoola-hoop… hehehe
Love them or hate them the Saders are a Champion team……..
Yes it is going to be a Newlands final. To bad for Soweto.
Penalty Brumbies smack in front…
Penalty Brumbies, right in front
True,but the Bulls will clean their pipes 🙂
Saders 19 / 10
19/10 Saders
Luckily for me Newlands is 15 minutes away.
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