Super Rugby: Chiefs vs Crusaders – Live Game Article

Published 27 February 2015 | By grootblousmile

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The Chiefs and Crusaders did battle in Super Rugby at

Waikato Stadium, Hamilton at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 06:35 GMT).

This was the live match discussion Article.

The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.

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Scorers:

Chiefs:

  • Penalties – Aaron Cruden (3)
  • Drop Goals – 0
  • Tries – Sonny Bill Williams (1), Augustine Pulu (1), Charlie Ngatai (1), Tom Marshall (1), James Lowe (1)
  • Conversions – Aaron Cruden (3)

Crusaders:

  • Penalties – Colin Slade (3)
  • Drop Goals – 0
  • Tries – Andy Ellis (1)
  • Conversions – Colin Slade (1)

Teams:

Chiefs
Crusaders
28 February at 08:35 SA Time
  • Team: 15 Tom Marshall, 14 Bryce Heem, 13 Charlie Ngatai, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 James Lowe, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Augustine Pulu, 8 Liam Messam (Captain), 7 Sam Cane, 6 Michael Fitzgerald, 5 Brodie Retallick, 4 Matt Symons, 3 Ben Tameifuna, 2 Hika Elliot, 1 Pauliasi Manu
  • Replacements: 16 Quentin MacDonald, 17 Siate Tokolahi, 18 Mitchell Graham, 19 Johan Bardoul, 20 Sean Polwart, 21 Brad Weber, 22 Damian McKenzie, 23 Seta Tamanivalu
  • Team: 15 Tom Taylor, 14 Robbie Fruean, 13 Kieron Fonotia, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Johnny McNicholl, 10 Colin Slade, 9 Mitchell Drummond, 8 Jordan Taufua, 7 Matt Todd (Captain), 6 Richie McCaw, 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Nepo Laulala, 2 Ben Funnell, 1 Wyatt Crockett
  • Replacements: 16 Codie Taylor, 17 Joe Moody, 18 Alex Hodgman, 19 Jimmy Tupou, 20 Luke Whitelock, 21 Andy Ellis, 22 Nathaniel Apa, 23 Nafi Tuitavake

Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
Assistant Referees: Nick Briant (New Zealand), Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

180 Responses to Super Rugby: Chiefs vs Crusaders – Live Game Article

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  • 61

    McLook on 28 February 2015 at 9:33 am

    Interesting win by the cheetahs yesterday. Surprising to be honest.

  • 62

    nortie on 28 February 2015 at 9:34 am

    59 @ MacroBull:
    Glad nie, klaar uit enige contention uit.
    Lekker game gewees om te kyk

  • 63

    McLook on 28 February 2015 at 9:35 am

    Chiefs looking good. Play with a lot of passion and well coached.

  • 64

    MacroBull on 28 February 2015 at 9:36 am

    @ McLook:
    The Blues were their own worst enemy, the cheetahs missed a few chances to score tries, but the Blues missed a few very easy tries, Luke Braid had a shocker, doubt he will start more games this season.

  • 65

    nortie on 28 February 2015 at 9:36 am

    61 @ McLook:
    Blues had their chances, Braid was shocking on the day.
    They were on the wrong end of some very contentious calls in the final quarter though

  • 66

    nortie on 28 February 2015 at 9:37 am

    64 @ MacroBull:
    65 @ nortie:
    Snap

  • 67

    MacroBull on 28 February 2015 at 9:37 am

    @ nortie:
    Flip ek is spyt ek het dit gemis, klink soos die beste game sover in die WB, tot nou was die beste game maar tussen scotland en afghanistan.

  • 68

    MacroBull on 28 February 2015 at 9:38 am

    66 @ nortie:
    😯

  • 69

    MacroBull on 28 February 2015 at 9:38 am

    is dit spuit of spyt?

  • 70

    MacroBull on 28 February 2015 at 9:39 am

    toemaar spyt is reg

  • 71

    nortie on 28 February 2015 at 9:39 am

    67 @ MacroBull:
    Almal soek die games waar spanne 400 lopies slaan.
    Vanoggend se lae telling wedstryd het vir drama gesorg wat lanklaas gesien was

  • 72

    McLook on 28 February 2015 at 9:39 am

    nortie wrote:

    59 @ MacroBull:
    Glad nie, klaar uit enige contention uit.
    Lekker game gewees om te kyk

    I am quite impressed with the NZ and Aussie bowlers. Is what was missing in the Proteas during first two games. Was better against Wes India; still not same level as Aus and NZ.

  • 73

    grootblousmile on 28 February 2015 at 9:40 am

    2nd Half ON!

  • 74

    grootblousmile on 28 February 2015 at 9:42 am

    Crusaders with an attacking lineout, thrown in front and hack to Funnell, the hooker… he steps out

  • 75

    nortie on 28 February 2015 at 9:43 am

    72 @ McLook:
    Agree.
    We rely solely on our batsmen, in particular Amla and AB, to win us matches. We can’t rely on our bowlers, and if we only have a moderate total to defend we will lose.
    The NZ and Aus teams are better balanced.
    I’m curious to see what the NZ approach will be when they must bat first and set a total. They have perfected the art of restricting/bowling out the opposition for small totals and chasing it down in no time thanks to McCullem at opening bat.
    If they are going to bat first with that cavalier approach they may be caught out

  • 76

    McLook on 28 February 2015 at 9:43 am

    MacroBull wrote:

    @ McLook:
    The Blues were their own worst enemy, the cheetahs missed a few chances to score tries, but the Blues missed a few very easy tries, Luke Braid had a shocker, doubt he will start more games this season.

    Thanks. I didn’t see the game. Blues camp will be gutted. Sorry to hear there was yet again doubtful referee calls.

  • 77

    nortie on 28 February 2015 at 9:44 am

    MacroBull wrote:

    is dit spuit of spyt?

    Spyt…..as jy jammer is
    Spuit….as jy gietergat het en spuitpoep
    😆

  • 78

    grootblousmile on 28 February 2015 at 9:44 am

    Try Andy Ellis, Saders

  • 79

    grootblousmile on 28 February 2015 at 9:45 am

    Chiefs 22 / 16 Crusaders

  • 80

    grootblousmile on 28 February 2015 at 9:47 am

    77 @ nortie:
    Spytpoep.. is as jy spyt is jy het gepoep… hahaha

  • 81

    McLook on 28 February 2015 at 9:47 am

    nortie wrote:

    72 @ McLook:
    Agree.
    We rely solely on our batsmen, in particular Amla and AB, to win us matches. We can’t rely on our bowlers, and if we only have a moderate total to defend we will lose.
    The NZ and Aus teams are better balanced.
    I’m curious to see what the NZ approach will be when they must bat first and set a total. They have perfected the art of restricting/bowling out the opposition for small totals and chasing it down in no time thanks to McCullem at opening bat.
    If they are going to bat first with that cavalier approach they may be caught out

    NZ lack real batting depth and that might cost them when they bat first. You are quite correct they have good bowling balance but rely to much on McCallum.

  • 82

    MacroBull on 28 February 2015 at 9:47 am

    @ nortie:
    Also we will struggle chasing. Key to success will be batting first in the world cup… Not garanteed success though

  • 83

    grootblousmile on 28 February 2015 at 9:47 am

    Penalty Chiefs, Cruden slots it.

    Chiefs 25 / 16 Crusaders

  • 84

    nortie on 28 February 2015 at 9:48 am

    grootblousmile wrote:

    77 @ nortie:
    Spytpoep.. is as jy spyt is jy het gepoep… hahaha

    Ha ha, dit ook 😆

  • 85

    McLook on 28 February 2015 at 9:49 am

    Saders has some stern words halftime. They are lifting the intensity.

  • 86

    MacroBull on 28 February 2015 at 9:50 am

    Bliksem. Is hosea gear ook by die chiefs. Dit is n flippen mean soan daai. En dan moet die beste speler in die wereld ook nog terugkom.

  • 87

    grootblousmile on 28 February 2015 at 9:50 am

    Chiefs try?

    TMO

  • 88

    McLook on 28 February 2015 at 9:50 am

    Goodness that was a mess on the goal line.

  • 89

    nortie on 28 February 2015 at 9:51 am

    82 @ MacroBull:
    One would think, but a team like NZ prefer bowling first.
    But the toss in cricket still p,Aus a huge part in helping to determine the outcome, still, the team must come to the party.
    NZ and Aus, especially Starc are bowling brilliantly.
    We, if we were to be honest, would have to admit that Tahir is probably our best and most dangerous bowler currently

  • 90

    grootblousmile on 28 February 2015 at 9:52 am

    Looks short… and knocked by Lowe

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