MATCH CENTRE<\/a><\/p>\n77′: Waratahs can’t cross late<\/p>\n
Crusaders 35-20: The Waratahs build promising phases inside the Crusaders 22 after another Teddy Wilson break.<\/p>\n
However, they turn it over 15 metres out and the Crusaders clear the danger.<\/p>\n
74′: Captain Courageous denied<\/p>\n
Crusaders 35-20: David Havili looks to have sealed the win as the centre slices through for the try.<\/p>\n
Havili spots a gap as the Waratahs are caught out not folding at the ruck and the centre.<\/p>\n
But is that the case? The TMO goes check, check cause the defender is taking out by the bootlace as he tries to make the cover tackle<\/p>\n
68′: Spring springs back Crusaders<\/p>\n
Crusaders 35-20: Macca Springer instantly responds for the Crusaders after a nice backline move.<\/p>\n
Leicester Fainga’anuku and Johnny McNicholl combine as Springer runs a great line to slice through and dives over untouched after the 30m break.<\/p>\n
65′: Teddy delivers for Tahs<\/p>\n
Crusaders 28-20: Teddy Wilson creates something out of nothing for a solo try.<\/p>\n
Wilson almost uses the offside Crusaders defender as a shield, going through the gap and beating the fullback for a try.<\/p>\n
62′: Waratahs running out of time<\/p>\n
Crusaders 28-13: The Waratahs need to strike quickly if they are to get back in this game.<\/p>\n
Errors and penalties costing them as the hosts try and survive down to 14.<\/p>\n
60′: Reilly solo effort falls short<\/p>\n
Crusaders 28-13: Triston Reilly nearly creates something from broken play as he sprints through the line.<\/p>\n
Reilly sizes up the fullback but is brought down and drops the ball five metres out.<\/p>\n
58′: Havili yellow carded<\/p>\n
Crusaders 28-13: Just as Moananu returns to the field, the Crusaders are now the team down to 14 after David Havili’s high shot on Max Jorgensen.<\/p>\n
Havili slams Jorgensen in the head as he comes back to ground after catching the ball.<\/p>\n
It’ll likely stay a yellow as Jorgensen goes off for a HIA.<\/p>\n
56′: McLeod finishes wonder try<\/p>\n
Crusaders 28-13: An unreal try from the Crusaders own 22 as McLeod gets his second.<\/p>\n
Taha Kemara cross-field kicks for Dom Gardnier as the flanker produces some magic, sprinting away and throwing a peach for his winger to run onto it and score under the posts.<\/p>\n
54′: Waratahs still fighting<\/p>\n
Crusaders 21-13: The Waratahs continue to trend of playing some of their best footy down a man as they march inside the 22.<\/p>\n
Joey Walton saves the Waratahs with a clutch turnover, before they catch the Crusaders offside.<\/p>\n
It’s a shame their hooker is sitting on the sidelines, with another lost throw by a flanker filling in.<\/p>\n
50′: Fainga’anuku makes them pay<\/p>\n
Crusaders 21-13: Leicester Fainga’anuku punishes the Waratahs, diving over from close.<\/p>\n
Fainga’anuku takes advantage of being close to the ball and powers over the line from the ruck.<\/p>\n
48′: Moananu off to the bin<\/p>\n
Crusaders 14-13: Too many penalties against the Waratahs on their line and Ioane Moananu is the man to pay for it.<\/p>\n
The former Crusader was on the field for a minute but pays the price for ill-discipline.<\/p>\n
44′: Crusaders winning territory battle<\/p>\n
Crusaders 14-13: Tense start to the game as both teams feel the pressure of the close contest.<\/p>\n
Noah Hotham comes up with the clutch play, chipping in-behind for the goal-line drop-out, which eventually leads to a penalty and the chance to kick for the line.<\/p>\n
HALF TIME: CRUSADERS 14 – 13 WARATAHS<\/p>\n
39′: Taylor crosses before half time<\/p>\n
Crusaders 14-13: The Crusaders have the half-time lead through hooker Codie Taylor at the back of the rolling maul<\/p>\n
The hosts stay patient and rumble their way over the line, turning down three and instantly getting the desired result.<\/p>\n
35′: Harvey, Debreczeni combine for wonder try<\/p>\n
Waratahs 13-7: The Waratahs suddenly strike against the run of play and it’s the Waratahs backline that lights up One NZ Stadium.<\/p>\n
Max Jorgensen throws a wonder offload as he goes over the touchline for Joey Walton, who is dragged down five metres out.<\/p>\n
Jack Debreczeni then puts it on the boot for Sid Harvey, delivering the inch perfect kick for the winger.<\/p>\n
32′: McLeod denied try<\/p>\n
Crusaders 7-6:\u00a0Dallas McLeod thinks it’s a double as the winger goes through all too easily.<\/p>\n
There’s a reason for this: Jack Debreczeni is clearly taken out by the dummy runner to create the hole.<\/p>\n
The TMO is the most unpopular guy in the stadium as the try is reversed into a penalty.<\/p>\n
31′: Waratahs under pressure<\/p>\n
Crusaders 7-6: The Waratahs are defending for their life down a man before half-time.<\/p>\n
They hold out the Crusaders and Max Jorgensen sprints away but it was under advantage as the Crusaders will launch again.<\/p>\n
29′: Amatosero yellow carded<\/p>\n
Crusaders 7-6: Miles Amatosero is fired up after a penalty against him and it ends with both teams throwing handbags as the game boils over.<\/p>\n
Amatosero, Charlie Gamble and Folau Fainga’a are among several Waratahs on the ground amid the scuffle.<\/p>\n
Amatosero is yellow carded for tackling Noah Hotham as he tried to take the quick tap for the initial penalty.<\/p>\n
25′: Waratahs holding on<\/p>\n
Crusaders 7-6: The Waratahs are keeping the crowd quiet as the Crusaders try and add to their lead.<\/p>\n
They come up with the ruck penalty, with a booming clearing kick going from 22 to 22.<\/p>\n
They look to launch their own attack from close but drop it five metres out.<\/p>\n
19′: Crusaders establishing scrum dominance<\/p>\n
Crusaders 7-6:\u00a0The hosts are starting to make their impact scrum-wise as they try to win the set-piece battle.<\/p>\n
It’s descended into a midfield battle as both teams give up costly errors.<\/p>\n
15′: Crusaders hold off Waratahs<\/p>\n
Crusaders 7-6: The Crusaders hold tough in defence as they shut down the Waratahs on the 22.<\/p>\n
The Waratahs go close to 15 phases deep in Crusaders territory, but a rash pass leads to the error and the Crusaders scrum.<\/p>\n
11′: McLeod first try at new stadium<\/p>\n
Crusaders 7-6: Dallas McLeod puts himself in the history books with the first try of the match.<\/p>\n
McLeod finishes off after fast ball from the ruck catches the Waratahs short of numbers, with Johnny McNicholl throwing the last pass<\/p>\n
9′: More points for Waratahs<\/p>\n
Waratahs 6-0: Sid Harvey makes it two from two with an easy penalty.<\/p>\n
The Crusaders were caught offside 25 metres out and Harvey slots it to further their lead, just sneaking in as it hugs the left upright.<\/p>\n
7′: Harvey turns tide for Waratahs<\/p>\n
Waratahs 3-0: A hot counter-attack from Sid Harvey has the Waratahs on the attack as they hold off the Crusaders on their line.<\/p>\n
The Crusaders drop the ball five metres out and Harvey pounces, racing 50 metres before he is dragged down.<\/p>\n
Max Jorgensen then puts Joey Walton through a hole, with Jorgensen kicking in behind to find touch a metre out.<\/p>\n
4′: First points to Harvey<\/p>\n
Waratahs 3-0: Sid Harvey adds the first points of Super Round with a long range penalty.<\/p>\n
Harvey nails it from 35 metres out on the angle after Leicester Fainga’anuku is pinged at ruck time.<\/p>\n
It came after a smart dart from Jake Gordon after a free kick catches the hosts off guard.<\/p>\n
KICK OFF: Super Round underway<\/p>\n
Lawson Creighton kicks off for the Waratahs, and this game is underway!<\/p>\n
Codie Taylor leads the pre-game haka, and the Waratahs instantly answer the challenge, marching forward as Pete Samu and Ioane Moananu do it in response at the same time.<\/p>\n
The Crusaders hunt for early territory but can’t recover their own ball, leading to a scrum halfway.<\/p>\n
CRUSADERS 35<\/p>\n
Tries: McLeod 2, Taylor, Fainga’anuku, Springer<\/p>\n
Cons: Kemara 5\/5<\/p>\n
Pens:<\/p>\n
WARATAHS 20<\/p>\n
Tries: Harvey, Wilson<\/p>\n
Cons: Harvey 2\/2<\/p>\n
Pens: Harvey 2\/2<\/p>\n
PRE GAME<\/p>\n
KO T-MIN 10: Formalities underway<\/p>\n
Both teams are heading off the park, with a sea of red and black in the crowd. <\/p>\n
Crusaders legend Joe Moody presents the pounamu at the centre of the field after the club’s legends walked through the city.<\/p>\n
It’s followed by the cultural welcome to field.<\/p>\n
KO T-MIN 30: Warm up underway<\/p>\n
Both teams have graced the fields as they go through their paces pre-game.<\/p>\n
The crowd continues to swell as the stadium packs out, with the pitch looking an absolute treat.<\/p>\n
The Waratahs have won the toss and will run left to right on your screen.<\/p>\n
KO T-MIN 60: Welcome<\/p>\n
Welcome to the start of Super Round as the Crusaders host the NSW Waratahs in Christchurch.<\/p>\n
The city is pumping with jerseys and colour as the new One NZ Stadium slowly fills to capacity. It’s a mighty venue, for those familiar, very similar to a Commbank Stadium or Allianz Stadium.<\/p>\n
The hosts have made ONE change from Wednesday’s initial team listing, with Sevu Reece (ill) replaced by Dallas McLeod, Maloni Kunawave coming onto the bench.<\/p>\n
CRUSADERS v NSW WARATAHS TEAMS<\/p>\n
CRUSADERS (1-15):\u00a0Finlay Brewis, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Tahlor Cahill, Dom Gardiner, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Macca Springer, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, Johnny McNicholl<\/p>\n
Replacements:\u00a0George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Johnny Lee, Kyle Preston, Rivez Reihana, Maloni Kunawave<\/p>\n
WARATAHS (1-15):\u00a0Isaac Kailea, Folau Fainga’a, Siosifa Amone, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Angus Scott-Young, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Jack Debreczeni, Sid Harvey, Lawson Creighton, Joey Walton, Andrew Kellaway, Max Jorgensen<\/p>\n
Replacements:\u00a0Ioane Moananu, Tom Lambert, Dan Botha, Angus Blyth, Clem Halaholo, Jamie Adamson, Teddy Wilson, Triston Reilly<\/p>\n
Referee:\u00a0Nic Berry<\/p>\n
Assistant Referees:\u00a0Ben O’Keeffe, Damon Murphy<\/p>\n
TMO:\u00a0Brett Cronan<\/p>\n
HOW TO WATCH CRUSADERS v NSW WARATAHS<\/p>\n
The Crusaders’ clash with the Waratahs will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.<\/p>\n
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 4:30 pm with kickoff expected at 5:35 pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"RECAP: The Crusaders have opened One NZ Stadium with a 35-20 win over the NSW Waratahs in Christchurch.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":628741,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[567],"tags":[64,63,29897,32951,760,85,48013],"class_list":{"0":"post-628740","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-rugby","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-crusaders","11":"tag-nsw-waratahs","12":"tag-rugby","13":"tag-sports","14":"tag-super-rugby-pacific"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/628740","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=628740"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/628740\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/628741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=628740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=628740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=628740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}