Super Rugby 2020: Crusaders vs Waratahs – Live Game Article

Published 1 February 2020 | By grootblousmile

Crusaders (24) 43 / 25 (6) Waratahs (Final Score)

The Crusaders and Waratahs did battle in Round 1 of Super Rugby 2020 at

Travalgar Park, Nelson, New Zealand at 08:05 SA Time (19:05 NZ Time, 17:05 AEST, 06:05 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.

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Scorers:

Crusaders:

Penalties – David Havili (1)
Drop Goals – 0
Tries – Will Jordan (2), Braedon Ennor (2), Leicester Faingaanuku (1), Luke Romano (1)
Conversions – David Havili (5)

Waratahs:

Penalties – Will Harrison (2)
Drop Goals – 0
Tries – Mark Nawaqanitawase (2), Alex Newsome (1)
Conversions – Will Harrison (2)

Teams:

Crusaders	Waratahs
1 February 2020 at 08:05 SA Time
Team: 15 David Havili, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Braydon Ennor, 12 Jack Goodhue, 11 Leicester Faingaanuku, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Mitchell Drummond, 8 Whetukamokamo Douglas, 7 Tom Christie, 6 Tom Sanders, 5 Mitchell Dunshea, 4 Scott Barrett (Captain), 3 Oliver Jager, 2 Andrew Makalio, 1 George Bower Replacements: 16 Codie Taylor, 17 Isi Tu’ungafasi, 18 Michael Alaalatoa, 19 Luke Romano, 20 Cullen Grace, 21 Bryn Hall, 22 Brett Cameron, 23 Sevu Reece	Team: 15 Kurtley Beale, 14 Mark Nawaqanitawase, 13 Lalakai Foketi, 12 Karmichael Hunt, 11 Alex Newsome, 10 Will Harrison, 9 Jake Gordon, 8 Jed Holloway, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Lachlan Swinton, 5 Rob Simmons (Captain), 4 Tom Staniforth, 3 Tetera Faulkner, 2 Robbie Abel, 1 Tom Robertson Replacements: 16 Chris Talakai, 17 Damien Fitzpatrick, 18 Angus Bell, 19 Ryan McCauley, 20 Carlo Tizzano, 21 Jack Dempsey, 22 Mitch Short, 23 Jack Maddocks

Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner (Australia), Dan Waenga (New Zealand)
TMO: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)

52 Responses to Super Rugby 2020: Crusaders vs Waratahs – Live Game Article

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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:22 am

Another try to Mark Nawaqanitawase, Tahs!
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:22 am

Crusaders 24 / 18 Waratahs
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:24 am

Try Saders, Braedon Ennor’s 2nd of the game.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:26 am

Crusaders 29 / 18 Waratahs
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:26 am

Saders penalty, good steal… but I saw no clear release before the steal…
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:28 am

Tahs penalty, Michael Hooper over the ball.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:29 am

22m Drop out by the Saders.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:30 am

Try Will Jordan, his 2nd for the Saders in the game.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:31 am

Crusaders 36 / 18 Waratahs

Crusaders now with the Bonus Point.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:32 am

12 Minutes to go, the deficit is a mighty 18 points.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:39 am

Saders penalty, 12m out… offside.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:40 am

Try Luke Romano, Saders!
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:41 am

Crusaders 43 / 18 Waratahs

Bonus Point now firmly secure, even if the Tahs score a try… 6 tries to 2.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:43 am

2 Minutes remain.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:44 am

Consolation try, Alex Newsome, Tahs.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:45 am

Crusaders 43 / 25 Waratahs
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:45 am

Time up on the clock, hooter goes.

Tahs penalty, on their own 22.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:46 am

Game over…
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:48 am

Crusaders (24) 43 / 25 (6) Waratahs (Final Score)
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:50 am

Full haul of 5 Log Points for the Crusaders
No Log Points for the Waratahs

Crusaders are the 1st side to notch up a Bonus Point in the season.
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grootblousmile on 1 February 2020 at 9:51 am

Well, see you guys this afternoon at 15:05 SA Time for the DHL Stormers / Hurricanes match!
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BrumbiesBoy on 1 February 2020 at 9:54 am

Thanks mate, cheers for now!

Super Rugby 2020: Crusaders vs Waratahs – Live Game Article

Crusaders (24) 43 / 25 (6) Waratahs (Final Score)

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