Crusaders (18) 30 / 26 (11) Rebels (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby at AMI Stadium, Christchurch at 06:05 SA Time (04:05 GMT, 16:05 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & SHD on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
Crusaders:
- Penalties – Tom Taylor (6)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Zac Guildford (1), Tyler Blyendaal (1)
- Conversions – Tom Taylor (1)
Rebels:
- Penalties – James O’Connor (3)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Scott Higginbotham (1), James O’Connor (1), Ged Robinson (1)
- Conversions – James O’Connor (1)
Teams:
Crusaders: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Tom Marshall, 13 Ryan Crotty, 12 Tom Taylor, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Tyler Bleyendaal, 9 Willi Heinz, 8 Luke Whitelock, 7 Matt Todd, 6 George Whitelock (Captain), 5 Sam Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Joe Moody.
Replacements: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Dominic Bird, 19 Jordan Taufua, 20 Andy Ellis, 21 Dan Carter, 22 Adam Whitelock.
Melbourne Rebels: 15 Jason Woodward, 14 Tom English, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Rory Sidey, 11 Cooper Vuna, 10 James O’Connor, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Scott Higginbotham (Captain), 7 Scott Fuglistaller, 6 Jarrod Saffy, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Hugh Pyle, 3 Laurie Weeks, 2 Ged Robinson, 1 Nic Henderson.
Replacements: 6 Shota Horie, 17 Paul Alo-Emile, 18 Luke Jones, 19 Gareth Delve, 20 Nic Stirzaker, 21 Angus Roberts, 22 Lachlan Mitchell.
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand), Kane McBride (New Zealand)
TMO: Vinny Munro (New Zealand)
OK folks, I expect all of you to join me for this game, early morning!
Would be nice to have a lively thread and some very welcome company.
Gooooooooooood Morning Rugby-Talkers!
Rebels players taking to the field now…
Crusaders now also taking to the pitch
Anzac Day is observed again
Ah, Pietman… ek sien jy’s wakker…. ek is so bly jy gaan saam met my gesels hier…
Game ON!
Impressive ball handling both ways… ends in a try for “Dronkie”…. Guildford
Crusaders 5 / 0 Rebels
Crusaders lineout, 5m out
Saders very close… scrum right under the posts
Try Tyler Blyendaal
Crusaders 12 / 0 Rebels
I think the Rebels will cop a big loss here today…
They look OK with ball in hand for now, but the Saders are very clinical.
Rebels turnover penalty, from deep in their half
O’Connor slots a penalty from smack bang in front.
Crusaders 12 / 3 Rebels
Tryyyyyyyyyyy Scott Higginbotham… for the Rebels.
Very good try!
Crusaders 12 / 8 Rebels
Bit of a dead-arm stinger to Tom Marshall of the Saders
Crusaders penalty, No 7 going off his feet
Kick for goal…
Looks like my initial observation that the Crusaders will smash the Rebels might be incorrect
Crusaders 15 / 8 Rebels
Scrum all the way back in the Saders 22 for the Rebels as the Saders overkick a ball, taking it back into their 22
Rebels penalty, O’Connor going for goal
Crusaders 15 / 11 Rebels
Cruaders penalty, right in front… as the hooter goes
Crusaders 18 / 11 Rebels
Lemoenetyd
2nd Half ON!
Rebels penalty, Saders players in the 10m radius of a kick not retiring
Crusaders 18 / 14 Rebels
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