Crusaders (6) 16 / Hurricanes (6) 9 (Final Score)

The Crusaders hosted the Hurricanes at Westpac tadium, Wellington at 09:35 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1,  SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

The Crusaders finish top of the New Zealand Conference.

Scorers:

Crusaders:  1 Penalty & 1 Conversion Dan Carter,  1 Drop Goal Andy Ellis,  1 Try Robbie Fruean

Hurricanes:  3 Penalties Aaron Cruden

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Teams:

Crusaders: 15 Tom Marshall,  14 Brent Ward,  13 Robbie Fruean,  12 Ryan Crotty,  11 Zac Guildford,  10 Dan Carter,  9 Andy Ellis,  8 Kieran Read (captain),  7 Matt Todd,  6 George Whitelock,  5 Sam Whitelock,  4 Brad Thorn,  3 Owen Franks,  2 Corey Flynn,  1 Ben Franks.
Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald,  17 Wyatt Crockett,  18 Luke Romano,  19 Jonathan Poff,  20 Willi Heinz,  21 Matt Berquist,  22 Tu Umaga-Marshall.

Hurricanes: 15 Cory Jane,  14 Julian Savea,  13 Alapati Leiua,  12 Ma’a Nonu,  11 Hosea Gear,  10 Aaron Cruden,  9 Piri Weepu,  8 Victor Vito,  7 Jack Lam,  6 Faifili Levave,  5 James Broadhurst,  4 Jeremy Thrush,  3 Neemia Tialata,  2 Andrew Hore (captain),  1 John Schwalger.
Replacements: 16 Laurence Corlett,  17 Anthony Perenise,  18 Jason Eaton,  19 Mark Reddish,  20 Chris Eaton,  21 Jayden Hayward,  22 Richard Buckman.

Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Vinny Munro (New Zealand) , Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
TMO: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)

55 Responses to Super Rugby: Crusaders vs Hurricanes – Game Thread

  • 1

    Morning All

    Humm….That’s more like it, 2nd on the log again!!

    See the Reds won, what margin have you guys put the Saders by??

  • 2

    Sun shining here, showers due later and I have a great spotted woodpecker on my peanut feeder at the moment and a steaming mug of tea in my hand!!

    Its all go in the Cotswolds……….. Yawnnnnn

  • 3

    blue bird @ 2
    “I have a great spotted woodpecker on my peanut feeder at the moment”
    ..
    😀 sounds nice!! whatever it is you’re doing!! 😉

  • 4

    Ashley, Blue Bird is bird watching!!

    A spot of ornithology before breakfast….A good way to start your weekend.

    I also have a pair of Jays eating huge amounts of peanuts all feeding young at the moment.

  • 5

    Life in the fast lane!! 😉

  • 7

    blue bird @ 4
    😀 i’ve gathered as much … was just pulling your leg!

  • 8

    not much to talk about in this game thus far

  • 9

    guilford has the strangest way of running … one almost cant believe that he can be as fast as he is

  • 10

    Morning GBS, Mr. Grumpy…don’t I even get a ‘Good Morning’ these days?

    What has happened to the reply button btw??

  • 11

    penalty canes at scrumtime

  • 12

    blue bird @ 10
    😆 i’d rather be safe and not follow your example of calling him that … not that i’m afraid though, its just that he seems a bit, how would i put it, uhm …. grumpy the last few days? 😀

  • 13

    10 Blue Bird

    Hello.

    I did some Upgrades on the site last night, and it looks like it has interfered with the Reply Function….. will sort it out tomorrow.

    Sorry, busy here…. multitasking… can’t do it later, going to a bloody wedding this afternoon….. eishhhhhhh

  • 14

    Maybe I’m grumpy because I have not had my condensed milk today…. and my Kameeltjies are finished…. waiting for Handbriekie to bring some from the shops!

    Only biltong and sweets keeping me sane at the moment…… hehehe

  • 15

    mamma nonu’s been pointed out for a shoulder barge!!

  • 16

    Dan Carter makes it 3 / 0 for the Saders

  • 17

    Ashley @ 12…

    There you go, explained…lack of sugar and nicotine!! 🙂

    Nothing more serious than that!

  • 18

    gbs @ 14
    how the hech do you get the condensed milk down? 😯 yes, i’ve also loooooooved to drink that stuff as a kid … but ive lost my taste for it!! 😀

  • 19

    GBS @ 14

    A wedding on a match day, who organised that?? 😆

    Don’t forget to polish your snakeskin loafers!!

    I see Mike Tindall was letting his hair down (metaphorically as he does not have hair) at his stag do in the USA. He is getting married to the Queens Grandaughter in July

    Big move, joining the Royal Family…He will have to really mind his P’s and Q’ then…..!!

  • 20

    bluebird @ 17
    lol

  • 21

    19 Blue Bird,

    I don’t have snake skin loafers…. but I do have Ostridge Skin smart shoes…. hehehe

    Freegin wedding causing me to miss the Bulls / Sharks match AND the Cheetahs / Stormpoppies match!

    Thank goodness for PVR Recordings…. wonder if Handbriekie would mind me blogging in the Church on the Blackberry….. hehehehe

    Fark, I’ll get a clip on the ear sooooo fast!

  • 22

    Come On Canes…. the Saders are ripe for the picking!

  • 23

    GBS,suppose you would complement the Ostrich Skin shoes with a Boot Lace Tie and a Rhinestone Studded Shirt…..

    Very Pretoria…!!!

    No one will mind you blogging on your BlackBerry when the happy couple go off to sign the register, that bit is very boring!

  • 25

    23 Blue Bird,

    “Boot Lace Tie” & “Rhinetsone Studded Shirt” ????

    WTF!!

    No, I go dressed in a Black Smart Leather Jacket over a very Mod shirt… black pants and smart black shoes….

    Believe it or not, but I dress well…. and clean up well….

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  • 28

    Have fun GBS, Ashley catch you later.

    Stuff to do.

    G O B U L L S..!!

  • 29

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Condensed Milk sorted… Kameeltjies sorted…..

    Nou gaan ek soet wees en rook!

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