Crusaders (6) 19 / Chiefs (16) 24 (Final Score)
The Crudaders and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby at McLean Park, Napier at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Crusaders:
- Penalties – Tyler Blyendaal (4)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Robbie Fruean (1)
- Conversions – Tyler Blyendaal (1)
Chiefs:
- Penalties – Aaron Cruden (4)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Liam Messam (1), Arizona Taumalolo (1)
- Conversions – Aaron Cruden (1)
Teams:
Crusaders: 15 Sean Maitland, 14 Israel Dagg, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 Adam Whitelock, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Tyler Bleyendaal, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Kieran Read (captain), 7 Matt Todd, 6 George Whitelock, 5 Tom Donnelly, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Ben Franks.
Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Sam Whitelock, 19 Luke Whitelock, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Tom Taylor, 22 Tom Marshall.
Chiefs: 15 Robbie Robinson, 14 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 13 Richard Kahui, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Tim Nanai-Williams, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 8 Kane Thompson, 7 Tanerau Latimer, 6 Liam Messam, 5 Brodie Retallick, 4 Craig Clarke (Captain), 3 Ben Tameifuna, 2 Mahonri Schwalger, 1 Arizona Taumalolo.
Replacements: 16 Hika Elliot, 17 Shane Cleaver, 18 Mike Fitzgerald, 19 Sam Cane, 20 Augustine Pulu, 21 Andrew Horrell, 22 Jackson Willison.
Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Mike Fraser (New Zealand), Nick Briant (New Zealand)
TMO: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
@ Pietman:
Besides playing the piano in the Bordello, what are you doing in Saudi?
Not the most exciting game… or is it me who is working inbetween?
Try Chiefs… Liam Messam!
TMO
Looks held up.
Awarded
Chiefs 13 / 3 Crusaders
32@ grootblousmile: It is about as exciting as the WP Trophy Cabinert is empty.
Score now closer to my pick….go Chiefs!
Bloody garden service is here, I cant hear a thing between the dogs barking and the lawn mower.
Try to the Saders…. nooooooo, knocked by Read!
Man, that would have been a gret try.
Penalty Chiefs, as Andy Ellis goes offside at the scrum.
Saders working harder now and looking much more threatening.
Chiefs get a relieving penalty, though.
Crusaders being blown out of the game.
Chiefs over the line but the saders steals it and Ellis runs it from his line…
Penalty Saders, on the Chiefs 22… offside
@ Loosehead:
Hehehehehe, piano you say? I wish……
No, working on a two year academic contract, amongst others, at the largest military base in the Middle East. Very interesting venture.
Blyendaal slots it.
Chiefs 13 / 6 Crusaders
Owen Franks is in trouble.
Kickable penalty to the Chiefs again.. Cruden slots it.
Chiefs 16 / 6 Crusaders
Saders almost through…. but just bundled out.
Lemoenetyd
Better by the Crusaders.
SonnyBill nearly fktup there, shoulder charge and Saders slipped through his tackle…
Do the Chiefs have a new coach?
@ Loosehead:
Yes, Wayne Smith, ex-AB flyhalf.
2nd Half On!
Saders can still take this, if they manage to finish their chances better, that is.
14@ Pietman:There’s a new brewer in Napier now, an englishman. I forget the name of the beer, but it is even better than Birkenhead! Napiers become a real tourist spot, some lovely restaurants their too
Dagg should have passed.
Dagg dangerous on the outside! Tackle Chiefs, TACKLE!!!!!!
Btw, this year’s comp will be won by the best defensive team, mark my words……
Chiefs bumbling near their own line… but it looks like they have secured it, they kick but not out.
Saders back on attack.
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