Chiefs (17) 24 / 31 (13) Crusaders (Final Score)

Chiefs and Crusaders did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at

International Stadium, Suva 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 & CSN on TV in SA.

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Scorers:

Chiefs:

  • Penalties – 0
  • Drop Goals – 0
  • Tries – Tim Nanai-Williams (1), James Lowe (1), Kane Hames (1), Aaron Cruden (1)
  • Conversions – Aaron Cruden (1), Damian McKenzie (1)

Crusaders:

  • Penalties – Richie Mo’unga (4)
  • Drop Goals – 0
  • Tries – Peter Samu (1), David Havili (1), Ben Funnell (1)
  • Conversions – Richie Mo’unga (2)

Teams:

Chiefs
Crusaders
19 May 2017 at 09:35 SA Time
  • Team: 15 Damian McKenzie, 14 Tim Nanai-Williams, 13 Sam McNicol, 12 Anton Lienert-Brown, 11 James Lowe, 10 Aaron Cruden (Co-captain), 9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 8 Michael Leitch, 7 Sam Cane (Co-captain), 6 Mitchell Brown, 5 Brodie Retallick, 4 Dominic Bird, 3 Nepo Laulala, 2 Nathan Harris, 1 Kane Hames
  • Replacements: 16 Hika Elliot, 17 Siegfried Fisi’ihoi, 18 Atu Moli, 19 Taleni Seu, 20 Liam Messam, 21 Jonathan Taumateine, 22 Stephen Donald, 23 Shaun Stevenson
  • Team: 15 David Havili, 14 Seta Tamanivalu, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 George Bridge, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Bryn Hall, 8 Jordan Taufua, 7 Matt Todd, 6 Peter Samu, 5 Samuel Whitelock (Captain), 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Joe Moody
  • Replacements: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Wyatt Crockett, 18 Michael Alaalatoa, 19 Quinten Strange, 20 Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, 21 Mitchell Drummond, 22 Mitchell Hunt, 23 Manasa Mataele

Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistant Referees: Brendon Pickerill, Paul Williams
TMO: Shane McDermott

47 Responses to Super Rugby 2017: Chiefs vs Crusaders – Live Game Article

  • 31

    Chiefs 17 / 25 Crusaders

    That try was a mighty blow for the Crusaders!

  • 32

    Crusaders penalty… longer shot at goal… David Havili taking this long one.

  • 34

    Another Saders penalty… Mo’unga slots it…

  • 35

    Chiefs 17 / 28 Crusaders

  • 36

    Try Chiefs, Aaron Cruden!!

  • 37

    Chiefs 24 / 28 Crusaders

    Damn, these New Zealand teams are giving each other horns!

  • 38

    Richie Mo’unga slots a penalty for the Saders!

    Chiefs 24 / 31 Crusaders

  • 39

    3 Minutes to go in the match!

  • 40

    Seconds to go…

    Chiefs penalty, inside the Saders 22!!

  • 41

    I really thought the Chiefs would win this one.

  • 42

    Game over…. Saders win!

  • 43

    Chiefs (17) 24 / 31 (13) Crusaders (Final Score)

  • 44

    At least I picked the right winner on SuperBru for this one!

    Was a very tough game…

  • 45

    Come in Chiefs better win rest of the games want your coach to arrive at Glasgow next season in a winning mood.

  • 46

    @ grootblousmile:
    We just need the Bulls to play with a bit more intensity and purpose against the Lions tomorrow. Not so much that they beat the Lions, but that they keep the Lions sharp for the playoffs. The Lions must get a bonus point win to be able to close the gap on the Crusaders. The top spot may yet be decided by bonus points.

  • 47

    Wayne Smith has announced his retirement.

    NZ Rugby owes this man a huge debt.
    All Black.
    Chiefs Coach. (Back to back Super Rugby Titles).
    Crusaders Coach. (2 Super Rugby Titles).
    AB Coach.
    AB Assist Coach/Selector. (2 WC’s).

    Rugby Maestro. All round good guy as well.

    Wayne Smith bio
    Born in the Waikato town of Putaruru, Wayne Ross Smith trained as a teacher and moved to Christchurch to further his study and his rugby career. A sharp, running first five eighth, he made his debut for Canterbury in 1979 and went on to play 69 games through until 1985 in what was a golden era for the province. He made his All Blacks Test debut in 1980 against Australia and went on to play 35 games, including 17 Tests, over six years. He also played for and captained the New Zealand Sevens team.

    After a stint playing and coaching overseas, he returned to New Zealand and into fulltime coaching. He coached the Crusaders to back-to-back Super Rugby championship titles in 1998 and 1999 and was also Assistant Coach of the All Blacks. He became All Blacks Head Coach for the 2000 and 2001 seasons before heading overseas to coach English club Northampton. He returned to the All Blacks in 2004, working alongside Head Coach Sir Graham Henry and Steve Hansen, helping coach the team to numerous victories, including the Rugby World Cup in 2011. He was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) in 2012. The same year he became an Assistant Coach with the Chiefs Super Rugby team, helping the team to back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013. He returned to the All Blacks for the victorious Rugby World Cup campaign in 2015.

    – NZ Herald

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