CrusadersCell C SharksCrusaders (13) 25 / 30 (1) Sharks (Final Score)

The Crusaders and Cell C Sharks did battle in Super Rugby at

AMI Stadium, Christchurch at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 07:35 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

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Scorers:

Crusaders:

  • Penalties – Colin Slade (6)
  • Drop Goals – 0
  • Tries – Colin Slade (1)
  • Conversions – Colin Slade (1)

Sharks:

  • Penalties – Francois Steyn (2), Tim Swiel (1)
  • Drop Goals – 0
  • Tries – S’Bura Sithole (1), Cobus Reinach (1), Kyle Cooper (1)
  • Conversions – Francois Steyn (2), Tim Swiel (1)

Teams:

Crusaders

Cell C Sharks

17 May at 09:35
  • Team: 15. Tom Taylor, 14. Johnny McNicholl, 13. Reynold Lee-Lo, 12. Ryan Crotty (Captain), 11. Nemani Nadolo, 10. Colin Slade, 9. Willi Heinz, 8. Luke Whitelock, 7. Richie McCaw, 6. Jordan Taufua, 5. Sam Whitelock, 4. Dominic Bird, 3. Owen Franks, 2. Corey Flynn, 1. Wyatt Crockett
  • Replacements: 16. Ben Funnell, 17. Tim Perry, 18. Nepo Laulala, 19. Jimmy Tupou, 20. George Whitelock, 21. Andy Ellis, 22. Tyler Bleyendaal, 23. Nafi Tuitavake
  • Team: 15. SP Marais, 14. JP Pietersen, 13. Sibusiso Sithole, 12. Paul Jordaan, 11. Lwazi Mvovo, 10. Francois Steyn, 9. Cobus Reinach, 8. Willem Alberts, 7. Jean Deysel, 6. Lubabalo Mtembu, 5. Stephan Lewies, 4. Ettienne Oosthuizen, 3. Jannie du Plessis, 2. Bismarck du Plessis (Captain), 1. Tendai Mtawarira
  • Replacements: 16. Kyle Cooper, 17. Dale Chadwick, 18. Lourens Adriaanse, 19. Ryan Kankowski, 20. Keegan Daniel, 21. Charl McLeod, 22. Tim Swiel, 23. Heimar Williams

Referee: Rohan Hoffmann (Australia)
Assistant Referees: Mike Fraser (New Zealand), Mike Lash (New Zealand)
TMO: Chris Watt (New Zealand)

356 Responses to Super Rugby: Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks – Live Game Article

  • 301

    @ playtheball:
    hahaha…. we wish. πŸ˜†

  • 302

    @ MacroBull:
    Yes, I know what you are saying. We will never know for sure how the Sharks were going to play because the tactical decisions were largely taken out of their hands. For one thing, Frans was on target with his kicks for poles and was much better in general play and Reinach played out of his skin. Defence was awesome and the Sharks did attack more with ball in hand because they were often chasing the game. Hopefully it will open Jake’s eyes a bit and he will give the Sharks more freedom to attack.

  • 303

    291 @ kaksioek:
    Hahahahaha. Was the same here. Think i could hear every house here doing the same. I live in thick Shark territory here every house are Shark supporters… Hehehe. Except the kiwi family on the end that support the Chiefs. After deysel going off we were all in the garden having a few hard words…. Hahaha. Once we won you could hear the cheer almost aeound the estTe from everyhouse…. Hahahahahaha. Best win ever for our tea. That will five them confidence for sure.

  • 304

    Ag damn read post the typos.damn Ipadwho can type on this thing and be accurate Cry-Out

  • 305

    @ Puma:
    I even suffered a horrific carpet burn injury at one point, but soldiered on regardless πŸ˜‰

  • 306

    kaksioek wrote:

    @ MacroBull:
    “For one thing, Frans was on target with his kicks for poles and was much better in general play…”
    The 1st part I agree with. The 2nd part…not so much.

  • 307

    @ kaksioek:
    I think the sharks will be a lot more dangerous when they are chasing this year and not being complacent, I am still so undecided about the sharks this year, they could win next week and lose the last three if they have a buffer on the log. Pretty much the sharks will follow a similar gameplan to last week, like today. Fransie kicked his kicks but i think after the first try his general game, put the sharks under pressure, how on earth can he keep missing the touchline? I think Jake could well persist with him next week, but Fred and Lambie will be crucial this year, specially in the play offs.

  • 308

    305 @ kaksioek: bwahahahahaha. Well if I could have jumped onto my chair and off would have. Felt like it kak knees and all. What a win. Will never forget it. Feel top of the world now. Bloody heros are our Sharks…. Happy-Grin

  • 309

    @ Nama:
    That shocks me Nama πŸ˜†

  • 310

    @ Puma:
    “thick shark territory”
    Pleasure

  • 311

    @ kaksioek:
    Hahaha…

    πŸ˜† πŸ˜†

  • 312

    @ Puma:
    puma dont you have a qwerty keyboard for your ipad?

  • 313

    Hey, you Tjarks supporters can come and crow about your team on the Reds / Rebels thread, for farks steaks.

    We all now know they are the best thing since sliced bread…

    Happy-Grin

  • 314

    @ MacroBull:
    Well, Lambie will be straight back at 10 once he is over his injury – no doubt about that. And Fred will also probably be preferred to Steyn at 10. But Steyn has made a massive contribution to the Sharks this year. That can’t be denied. His break and offload for the Sharks’ first try was sublime.

  • 315

    grootblousmile wrote:

    Hey, you Tjarks supporters can come and crow about your team on the Reds / Rebels thread, for farks steaks.
    We all now know they are the best thing since sliced bread…

    It just feels wrong to leave this thread for that one, GBS 😈

  • 317

    @ kaksioek:
    did you see terra holding slade back?;P no im joking. Look Steyn has shown good offloading ability when they have ran back in defense, and finally he does it in attack, but i for sure thought he threw the game when he didnt kick out, also he missed a crucial tackles in the crusaders try.

  • 318

    307 @ MacroBull:

    Tell you what even with our bad game last week we should have won had we taken our chances. We had more chances to win that game but somehow fluffed it. Hope this has set us on the right frame of mind and back on the right teack again. Damn fine win today even if we lose the last one in NZ. Don’t think Shakes or any other saffa side has won in Christchurch since 2001 let alone with 13 men at one stage. Heros those Sharks today. So damn proud of the players except for Deysel for letting the team down. Who knows with him there we just might have got that 4th try. Still ato come out of that with a win was spectacular to say the least. Shows the character of this team. This will bind them like never before.

  • 319

    @ Puma:
    NO SA side has EVER won in Christchurch – even with 15 men.

  • 320

    @ Puma:
    fourth try you say? Whistling

  • 321

    @ Puma:
    yep its crucial in this gameplan is to take your chances, luckily the guillotine set up for Jake has been relaxed this week after winning.

    The red card i think got the team together, the saders thought this would be an easy 5 pointer, yet the sharks defended like they were 16 men somehow.

  • 322

    @ MacroBull:
    Yep, unbelievable defence!

  • 323

    Will the Sharks supporters ever calm down after this game?

    Weary

  • 324

    @ grootblousmile:
    The arrival of Monday normally does it.

  • 325

    @ Puma:
    3 tries in their last 5 matches, I believe and here ou think they would’ve scored 4 in Christchurch. 😯

    Ai Puma…enjoy the win. πŸ˜†

  • 326

    I think even Heavens game is scrambling to sign up

  • 327

    @ Nama:
    haha gee hulle die wen nama

  • 328

    319 @ kaksioek:
    That somes up our great win today at one stage with 2 men down! Approve

  • 329

    326 @ MacroBull:
    He sould…. Hehehehe… Approve

  • 330

    @ MacroBull:
    Ja, hulle verdien die wen deur en deur, maar 4 driee? Bietjie te veel gevra. πŸ˜€

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