Chiefs (17) 20 / (11) 17 Crusaders (Final Score)
The Chiefs hosted the Crusaders in a Semi-Final of Super Rugby at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton 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:
Chiefs:
- Penalties – Aaron Cruden (2)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Arizona Taumalolo (1), Liam Messam (1)
- Conversions – Aaron Cruden (2)
Crusaders:
- Penalties – Dan Carter (4)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Ryan Crotty (1)
- Conversions – 0
Teams:
Chiefs: 15 Robbie Robinson, 14 Tim Nanai-Williams, 13 Andrew Horrell, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 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 Sona Taumalolo.
Replacements: 16 Hika Elliot, 17 Ben Afeaki, 18 Michael Fitzgerald, 19 Sam Cane, 20 Brendon Leonard, 21 Jackson Willison, 22 Lelia Masaga.
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 Ben Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald, 17 Owen Franks, 18 Tom Donnelly, 19 Luke Whitelock, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Tom Taylor, 22 Sean Maitland.
Date: Friday 27 July
Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Kick-off: 09:35 SA Time (19:35 Nz Time, 07:35 GMT)
Expected weather: Clear in the morning, then overcast and winds from the East at 10 to 15 km/h. High of 13°C, low of 2°C
Referee: Craig Joubert
Assistant referees: Jonathan Kaplan, Keith Brown
TMO: Garratt Williamson
TRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY MESSAM!
Try time Messam. Yeehaa
Chiefs ! Chiefs !
Great, deserved try by the Chiefs!
Chiefs 17 / 6 Crusaders
Now just don’t sit back, Chiefs!
Crusaders penalty, ball slapped out of the Saders scrummie’s hand at a ruck
Carter forced to kick for touch now
Here we go, yellow coming up
Assistant Ref Flag… what does Kaplan have to add here?
White Card suggested…. someone will cop a ban here!
Mooi, nog ‘n paar ouens wat die game volgende week gaan mis.
Saders with a very attacking scrum now
Haha, NZ kommentators baie meer lief vir ons refs as wat ons self is.
Strong Saders hit at the scrum
Chiefs hack a loose ball ahead….
We are witnessing a titanic struggle for the changing of the guard in NZ rugby. The Chiefs challenging the Saders long time dominance for top dog status. Will the Saders go qietly into the night or will their experience and wile win out over the Chiefs brash exuberance and confidence?
Damn, in front.
Damn, they come back for player ahead of the kicker…
Eish, amper was die game heeltemal verby vir Saders.
Try time Crusaders
Try Ryan Crotty, for the Saders
And the Saders hit back beautifully. Their experience and patience just told there in the dying seconds of the first half.
Chiefs 17 / 11 Crusaders
Lemoenetyd
Anybody’s game!
Chiefs just took their collective foot off the peddle at the end there
Chiefs have built their season on the second best defense in the comp matched to an awesome attack. However their defense does seem to inexplicably lapse at odd times.
I’ve been a busy fella this morning…
Packed my clothes for the weekend away, did the Game Article, took my son’s car to the upholsterers to have the driver’s seat fixed, went to the Dop Shop to buy stuff for the weekend away…
… and now busy with the rugga…
85 @ Just For Kicks:
I’ve Scheduled tomorrow’s Live Game Article, made you Author… don’t know what my 3G reception and availability during tomorrow’s game will be.
I see you’re going to Newlands, hope your connection holds there!
Neef-At,
Ek neem aan jy vertrek vandag na Mosambiek vir jou week vakansie?
2 Nd Half ON!
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