Rebels (10) 28 / Crusaders (19) 19 (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Crusaders did battle in Super Rugby at AAMI Park, Melbourne at 11:40 SA Time (19:40 Melbourne Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
*******************
Scorers:
Rebels:
- Penalties – Kurtley Beale (3)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Nick Phipps (2), Stirling Mortlock (1)
- Conversions – Kurtley Beale (2)
Crusaders:
- Penalties – Tom Taylor (4)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Sam Whitelock (1)
- Conversions – Tom Taylor (1)
Teams:
Rebels: 15 Julian Huxley, 14 Mark Gerrard, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Lachlan Mitchell, 11 Cooper Vuna, 10 Kurtley Beale, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Gareth Delve (captain), 7 Michael Lipman, 6 Tim Davidson, 5 Hugh Pyle, 4 Cadeyrn Neville, 3 Rodney Blake, 2 Ged Robinson, 1 Nic Henderson.
Replacements: 16 Adam Freier, 17 Jono Owen, 18 Alister Campbell, 19 Ryan Hodson, 20 Nick Stirzaker, 21 James Hilgendorf, 22 Stirling Mortlock.
Crusaders: 15 Tom Marshall, 14 Sean Maitland, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 Dan Carter, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Tom Taylor, 9 Willi Heinz, 8 Luke Whitelock, 7 Richie McCaw (captain), 6 George Whitelock, 5 Samuel Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Ben Franks, 18 Tom Donnelly/Ross Kennedy, 19 Kieran Read, 20 Andy Ellis, 21 Ryan Crotty, 22 Israel Dagg.
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Assistant referees: James Leckie (Australia), Will Houston (Australia)
TMO: Matt Goddard (Australia)
May 12th, 2012 at 13:37 SAST
@ Puma:
Pressure is goood!!
May 12th, 2012 at 13:38 SAST
G’day Walla!
Yes, what did you write?
Hope the little Joeys are all in good nick mate, long time no speak.
May 12th, 2012 at 13:39 SAST
200@ grootblousmile:
Sharks should have been in the top 6 already gbs. Jeez we are a far, far better side than the rugby we have played this season. Also we lost so many by just a few, it could easy have been a win with some of those games. Pity.
Anyhow this is our last chance we need to up our game and play smart rugby today. Weather magnificent for rugby too. So hoping none of the usual handling errors that has been a huge factor with the Sharks this season.
May 12th, 2012 at 13:40 SAST
201@ bos_otter:
Sometimes but not always.
May 12th, 2012 at 13:41 SAST
203 @ Puma:
Some tough home derbies coming up….
Sharks at home against the Stormers and at home against the Bulls
Bulls at home against the Stormers (2 June)….
May 12th, 2012 at 13:41 SAST
Okay I am off.
Cheers all.
May 12th, 2012 at 13:43 SAST
206 @ Puma:
We always knew you were a bit “OFF”
Hahahaha
May 12th, 2012 at 13:43 SAST
Watching a bit of the Twickers Sevens now
May 12th, 2012 at 13:43 SAST
205@ grootblousmile:
Very tough games those boet. Could go either way, just hoping like crazy NO injuries to our Bok players in those teams. That is the biggest worry having test rugby inbetween this tourney.
May 12th, 2012 at 13:45 SAST
207@ grootblousmile:
Bwaaahahahaha…..
Okay out of here now. My Scot visitors are still here.
Catch up later.
May 12th, 2012 at 13:47 SAST
209 @ Puma:
Yip… injuries could throw a serious spanner in the works for the Bokke
May 12th, 2012 at 14:04 SAST
@ grootblousmile:
Not to worry…old age does that to you!
May 12th, 2012 at 14:09 SAST
212 @ Wallabie.:
… or non-sensical stuff has that effect on me….
May 12th, 2012 at 15:20 SAST
@ grootblousmile:
you been hanging around listening to the boys for far too long! lol