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

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Apollo Projects Stadium
1:35 AM, February 24, 2018
2462dAAP

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
354Meters Run448
8Clean Breaks13
127Tackles100
29Missed Tackles14
6Turnover Knock On10