Here's how the Crusaders rated in their 34-19 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Chiefs at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.
On in the 46th minute. On in the 46th minute. On in the 46th minute. Off in the 46th minute. Off in the 46th minute. Off in the 76th minute. Off in the 46th minute. Off in the 55th minute. Brilliant work to strip the Chiefs of the ball in general play. Didnโt offer much in the way of attacking threat. Won lineout ball for his side and got his mitts on the ball on occasion. Impressed with his carrying in the loose.
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Mitch Dunshea/Zach Gallagher, 20. Brad Weber (co-c), 10. Sam Cane (co-c), 8. The Chiefs are in the process of building some really good momentum and go into this clash with plenty of their own stars. Mitch Drummond, 22. In fact their depth issues are such that there are concerns that the side might even need to pull out of the game with short notice if they are unable to field enough specialist subs. 0 0 0 0 0 0
The Crusaders have spoiled the Chiefs' Hamilton homecoming and gained an almighty slice of revenge with it. A 34-19 victory on Saturday night has the ...
Crusaders fullback Will Jordan was in epic touch on both sides of the ball. The Chiefs slip to 3-2 and have a longer break, which they may well enjoy, facing the Hurricanes in Wellington on Sunday. That saw Codie Taylor promoted to start, and he went the distance, after a third prop was put on the bench in Fletcher Newell.
Chiefs - Nankivell 2 & Ratima tries, Gatland 2 conversions. Crusaders - Grace, Fainga'anuku, Taylor, Reece & Jordan tries, Mo'unga 3 conversions & penalty.
It was far less thrilling than the Chiefs' win in Christchurch two weeks ago, but that was the way the Crusaders would have like it. Advertisement. Advertise ...
A much-changed forward pack put the Crusaders on top early and kept them in that position for much of the night. The Crusaders tried to wrest back command with a triple change that introduced three All Blacks early in the second half, an enviable example of their depth. The Chiefs did well to withstand an early onslaught and remain in touch for as long as they did, especially as they were outplayed in most facets in front of their home fans.