Crusaders (13) 23 / Blues (11) 16 (Final Score)
The Crusaders hosted the Blues at Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru at 09:35 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.
The Crusaders prevailed with a 7-point win, going top of the New Zealand Conference, with one week to go.
Scorers:
Crusaders: 2 Penalties & 1 Conversion Dan Carter, 1 Try Matt Todd, 2 Tries Zac Guildford
Blues: 2 Penalties Luke McAlister, 1 Try Rene Ranger, 1 Try Charlie Faumuina
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Teams:
Crusaders: 15 Tom Marshall, 14 Brent Ward, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Dan Carter, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Kieran Read (captain), 7 Matt Todd, 6 George Whitelock, 5 Sam Whitelock, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Ben Franks.
Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Luke Romano, 19 Jonathan Poff, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Matt Berquist, 22 Ryan Crotty.
Blues: 15 Jared Payne, 14 Joe Rokocoko, 13 Benson Stanley, 12 Luke McAlister, 11 Rene Ranger, 10 Stephen Brett, 9 Alby Mathewson, 8 Peter Saili, 7 Luke Braid, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Ali Williams, 4 Anthony Boric, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 Keven Mealamu (captain), 1 John Afoa.
Replacements: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 Tevita Mailau, 18 Chris Lowery, 19 Sean Polwart, 20 Chris Smylie, 21 Lachie Munro, 22 Sherwin Stowers.
Referee: Craig Joubert
Assistant referees: Vinny Munro, Kane McBride
TMO: Keith Brown
@ Bullscot:75 – Yes, got back home on Thursday.
seconds left
Final Score: Crusaders 23 / 16 Blues
Blues could have won this. Should have got that try earlier and the missed kicks by Luke. Was hoping for a Blues win here.
Well done Saders. Though Blues pick up a bonus point here.
91@ Puma:
Hope you had a good time, even in London, and you had a good flight home, cheers for now got to go
@ Bullscot:96 – Bullscot, Had a brilliant time in Scotland. Really enjoyed myself there. Also London. Had a great two days there. Tuesday night we had a pub crawl…….hehehehe. Was brilliant though. Always enjoy a few days in London before coming back home.
Catch up later mate. You live in a awesome country. Always enjoy Scotland. Planning on going again next year around August.
At least my Bru was close.. 1 point out
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