Crusaders (31) 59 / Blues (0) 12 (Final Score)

The Crusaders and Blues did battle in Super Rugby at Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.

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Scorers:

Crusaders:

• Penalties – 0
• Drop Goals – 0
• Tries – Matt Todd (1), Adam Whitelock (1), Richie McCaw (1), Luke Romano (1), Corey Flynn (2), Andy Ellis (1), Zac Guildford (1), Tom Marshall (1)
  
• Conversions – Dan Carter (6), Tyler Blyendaal (1)
  

Blues:

• Penalties – 0
  
• Drop Goals – 0
• Tries – Lachie Munro (2)
• Conversions – Gareth Anscombe (1)

Teams:

Crusaders: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Adam Whitelock, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Dan Carter, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Richie McCaw (captain), 7 Matt Todd, 6 George Whitelock, 5 Samuel Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald, 17 Ben Franks, 18 Tom Donnelly, 19 Brendon O’Connor, 20 WIlli Heinz, 21 Tyler Bleyendaal, 22 Tom Marshall.

Blues: 15 Hadleigh Parkes, 14 David Raikuna, 13 Ma’a Nonu, 12 Michael Hobbs, 11 Benson Stanley, 10 Gareth Anscombe, 9 Piri Weepu, 8 Luke Braid (captain), 7 Daniel Braid, 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Ali Williams, 4 Liaki Moli, 3 Tevita Mailau, 2 Tom McCartney, 1 Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: 16 James Parsons, 17 Angus Ta’avao, 18 Filo Paulo, 19 Cam Goodhue, 20 Alby Mathewson, 21 Lachie Munro, 22 Sherwin Stowers.

Referee: Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Glen Jackson (New Zealand),  Jonathon White (New Zealand)
TMO: Vinny Munro (New Zealand)