Super Rugby Semi-Final: Chiefs vs Crusaders – Live Game Article

Published 26 July 2013 | By grootblousmile

Chiefs (3) 20 / 19 (9) Crusaders (Final Score)

The Chiefs and Crusaders did battle in a Super Rugby semi-final at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 07:35 GMT).

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:

Chiefs:

Penalties – Aaron Cruden (2)
Drop Goals – 0
Tries – Lelia Masaga (1), Aaron Cruden (1)
Conversions – Aaron Cruden (2)

Crusaders:

Penalties – Dan Carter (4)
Drop Goals – 0
Tries – Israel Dagg (1)
Conversions – Dan Carter (1)

Teams:

Chiefs: 15 Gareth Anscombe, 14 Lelia Masaga, 13 Charlie Ngatai, 12 Andrew Horrell, 11 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 8 Matt Vant Leven, 7 Tanerau Latimer, 6 Liam Messam, 5 Brodie Retallick, 4 Craig Clarke (Captain), 3 Ben Tameifuna, 2 Hika Elliot, 1 Toby Smith.
Replacements: 16 Rhys Marshall, 17 Ben Afeaki, 18 Michael Fitzgerald, 19 Sam Cane, 20 Augustine Pulu, 21 Bundee Aki, 22 Robbie Robinson.

Crusaders: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Tom Marshall, 13 Ryan Crotty, 12 Tom Taylor, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Dan Carter, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Kieran Read (Captain), 7 Matt Todd, 6 George Whitelock, 5 Sam Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Joe Moody, 18 Luke Whitelock, 19 Richie McCaw, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Tyler Bleyendaal, 22 Adam Whitelock.

Date: Saturday 27 July 2013
Venue: Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Kick-off: 19.35 (17.35 NSW/ACT; 07.35 GMT)
Expected weather: Partly cloudy. 10 Degrees C with a light wind
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
Assistant Referees: Glen Jackson (New Zealand), Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
TMO: Glenn Newman (New Zealand)

284 Responses to Super Rugby Semi-Final: Chiefs vs Crusaders – Live Game Article

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The_Young_Turk on 27 July 2013 at 9:47 am

@ grootblousmile:
Watch it, I may change my allegiance for the next match if you’re not carefull!
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McLook on 27 July 2013 at 9:49 am

Chiefs came to play. Lacking midfield penetration though. Seriously missing SBW.
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Loosehead on 27 July 2013 at 9:49 am

South Africa is blessed with two excellent hookers.
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The_Young_Turk on 27 July 2013 at 9:50 am

Chiefs really up for it. True semi between 2 of the best teams in the comp. Going to go down to the wire me thinks…
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grootblousmile on 27 July 2013 at 9:51 am

31 @ The_Young_Turk:
Sorry…
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McLook on 27 July 2013 at 9:51 am

Saders showing great penetration. Something seriously lacking with the chiefs.
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grootblousmile on 27 July 2013 at 9:52 am

I still say the Crusaders will win this comfortably in the end…
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The_Young_Turk on 27 July 2013 at 9:53 am

Think Sadists are the only team with any chance of beating the Chiefs at home in a play off game.
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nga puhi on 27 July 2013 at 9:53 am

TKB trying to catch the ball lol
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The_Young_Turk on 27 July 2013 at 9:55 am

@ grootblousmile:
They may win comfortably in the end, but it will be slow and steady instead of outright dominance.
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The_Young_Turk on 27 July 2013 at 9:56 am

@ Pietman:
Hoesit ole Tatoo? Heard you were not so well. The goenas hanging ok now?
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grootblousmile on 27 July 2013 at 9:56 am

Dan Carter slots another Saders penalty!

Crusaders 6 / 0 Chiefs
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The_Young_Turk on 27 July 2013 at 9:57 am

This is how the Sadists are gonna win this, by racking up the steady points and putting the pressure on the Chiefs.
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McLook on 27 July 2013 at 9:58 am

Saders scoring when they get into red zone.
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grootblousmile on 27 July 2013 at 9:58 am

Chiefs penalty, right in front outside the 22… Aaron Cruden will go for goal
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ben-die-bul on 27 July 2013 at 9:58 am

More almal.

Chiefs sal moet punte kry om in die game te bly.
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Loosehead on 27 July 2013 at 9:58 am

Cruden aint there for his looks.
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grootblousmile on 27 July 2013 at 9:59 am

Crusaders 6 / 3 Chiefs
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nga puhi on 27 July 2013 at 9:59 am

Chiefs on the comeback trail looking to scalp a few sadists.

cmon the mooloo men
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McLook on 27 July 2013 at 9:59 am

Chiefs on the board.
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The_Young_Turk on 27 July 2013 at 9:59 am

Cruden looks shaky but manages to slot a simple kick in the end.
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Sharks_forever on 27 July 2013 at 9:59 am

good morning peeps.
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grootblousmile on 27 July 2013 at 10:00 am

46 @ ben-die-bul:
Hello BiDiBiDi!
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McLook on 27 July 2013 at 10:00 am

Great cover by Ellis.
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grootblousmile on 27 July 2013 at 10:00 am

52 @ Sharks_forever:
Gooooooooooood Morning, Voorvel!
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McLook on 27 July 2013 at 10:01 am

Wow Ratalik.
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The_Young_Turk on 27 July 2013 at 10:01 am

Ciao to all the stragglers!
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nga puhi on 27 July 2013 at 10:02 am

my word I am tired just watching these guys

am so pissed off that JK let Anscombe leave my Blues
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Sharks_forever on 27 July 2013 at 10:02 am

@ grootblousmile:
Lol @ voorvel, hows you brudda?
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grootblousmile on 27 July 2013 at 10:04 am

59 @ Sharks_forever:
I’m excellent… nice day outside, great rugby weather… and I’ll be going to Loftus to watch my side play in the semi against the Brumbies.

Life is pretty sweet!

How’s it with you and Kirsten?

Super Rugby Semi-Final: Chiefs vs Crusaders – Live Game Article

Chiefs (3) 20 / 19 (9) Crusaders (Final Score)

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