CRUS
No.Name
15David Havili, FB
14Seta Tamanivalu, W
13Jack Goodhue, C
12Ryan Crotty, C
11George Bridge, W
T
10Richie Mo'unga, FH
T
3
9Bryn Hall, SH
1Wyatt Crockett, P
2Codie Taylor, H
3Michael Alaalatoa, P
4Luke Romano, L
5Sam Whitelock, L
T
6Pete Samu, FL
7Matt Todd, FL
T
8Jordan Taufua, N8
T
Replacements
16Ben Funnell, R
17Chris King, R
18Oli Jager, R
19Scott Barrett, R
20Billy Harmon, R
21Mitchell Drummond, R
22Mitch Hunt, R
23Manasa Mataele, R
T

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Apollo Projects Stadium
6:35 AM, February 24, 2018
2250dAAP

Late penalty try seals Crusaders' win

The Crusaders have kick-started their Super Rugby title defence with a gritty 45-23 win over the Chiefs in Christchurch, a controversial penalty try late in the second half proving key in the season-opening victory.

Match Commentary

81'45-23 End of second half
77'45-23 Try - Manasa Mataele , Crusaders
76'Substitute on - Mitch Hunt , Crusaders

Match Stats

CRUS
Possession
CHIEF
48%
52%
Territory
50%
50%
CRUS
CHIEF
98Runs120
354Metres Run448
8Clean Breaks13
127Tackles100
29Missed Tackles14
6Turnover Knock On10