Crusaders (16) 24 / 8 (0) Highlanders (Final Score)

The Crusaders and Highlanders did battle in Super Rugby at AMI Stadium, Christchurch at 09:35 SA Time.

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.

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Scorers:

Crusaders:

• Penalties – Tyler Blyendaal (4)
• Drop Goals – 0
• Tries – Robbie Fruean (1), Tom Taylor (1)
  
• Conversions – Tyler Blyendaal (1)

Highlanders:

• Penalties – Colin Slade (1)
  
• Drop Goals – 0
• Tries – Jason Emery (1)
• Conversions – 0

Teams:

Crusaders: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Tom Marshall, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Tyler Bleyendaal, 9 Andy Ellis, 8 Luke Whitelock, 7 Matt Todd, 6 George Whitelock (Captain), 5 Sam Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements: 16 Ben Funnell, 17 Joe Moody, 18 Dominic Bird, 19 Jordan Taufua, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Tom Taylor, 22 Adam Whitelock.

Highlanders: 15 Ben R Smith, 14 Tony Ensor, 13 Jason Emery, 12 Ma’a Nonu, 11 Hosea Gear, 10 Hayden Parker, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 TJ Ioane, 7 John Hardie, 6 Jarrad Hoeata, 5 Josh Bekhuis, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Chris King, 2 Andrew Hore (Captain), 1 Tony Woodcock
Replacements: 16 Liam Coltman, 17 Ma’afu Fia, 18 Jamie MacKintosh, 19 Elliot Dixon, 20 Fumiaki Tanaka, 21 Colin Slade, 22 Jake Paringatai

Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Chris Pollock (New Zealand), Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri (New Zealand)
TMO: Glenn Newman (New Zealand)