Cheetahs

21 - 48

Full Time

Crusaders

Cheetahs vs Crusaders

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Niel Marais has kicked a conversion.

80'

Sergeal Petersen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

79'

That's a great try assist by Clayton Blommetjies.

79'

Try

Slick passing by Cheetahs leads to a try for Sergeal Petersen.

79'

Yellow Card

Mitch Hunt (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card.

77'

Fabulous play by Cheetahs has led to Henco Venter being able to wriggle through a gap.

77'

Trouble here as Sergeal Petersen breaches the defence.

77'

Matt Todd has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

76'

Cheetahs have won 40 rucks so far this game.

73'

Yellow Card

Sam Whitelock (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card.

71'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Makalio getting some game time.

70'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Codie Taylor being replaced.

70'

Mitch Hunt has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

70'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Elandre Huggett coming on.

70'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Torsten Van Jaarsveld coming off.

70'

David Kaetau Havili sets up the try.

69'

Try

Incisive passing by Crusaders is finished off by George Bridge, as he goes over for the try.

68'

Crusaders sub Manasa Mataele comes onto the field.

63'

Seta Tamanivalu departs for Crusaders.

63'

Mitch Hunt comes on for Crusaders.

63'

Richie Mo'unga leaves the field.

63'

Niell Jordaan comes on.

62'

Paul Schoeman comes off.

62'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mitchell Drummond bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

61'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryan Crotty took full advantage.

61'

Teboho Mohoje has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

61'

Luke Romano comes on.

58'

Jordan Taufua comes off.

58'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Richie Mo'unga successfully kicks the conversion.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Mitchell Drummond goes through the gap.

57'

David Kaetau Havili sets up the try.

57'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Mitchell Drummond.

57'

What a run here by David Kaetau Havili as he gets over the gainline!.

57'

Crusaders have won 60 rucks so far this game.

57'

Peter Samu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

56'

Mitchell Drummond sets up the try.

55'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by David Kaetau Havili.

55'

Henco Venter comes on.

53'

Uzair Cassiem comes off.

53'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Francois Uys getting some game time.

53'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Armandt Koster being replaced.

53'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Tom Botha coming on.

53'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Johannes Coetzee coming off.

53'

Cheetahs sub Charles Marais comes onto the field.

53'

Ox Nche departs for Cheetahs.

53'

Conversion

Niel Marais adds the two points for Cheetahs.

53'

Uzair Cassiem sets up the try.

53'

Try

Ox Nche goes on his own for a try.

52'

Fabulous play by Cheetahs has led to Ox Nche being able to wriggle through a gap.

52'

Mitchell Drummond comes on for Crusaders.

50'

Bryn Hall leaves the field.

50'

Michael Alaalatoa comes on.

47'

Owen Franks comes off.

47'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

47'

Spellbinding play by Bryn Hall is finished off with a try.

46'

Try

Crusaders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Richie Mo'unga touching down.

46'

Yellow Card

Armandt Koster (Cheetahs) is shown a yellow card.

43'

Wyatt Crockett comes on.

40'

Joe Moody comes off.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

39'

Richie Mo'unga played a key part in that try.

38'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by George Bridge leads to a try for Crusaders.

38'

Trouble here as George Bridge breaches the defence.

38'

Peter Samu comes on.

37'

Kieran Read comes off.

37'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ox Nche bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

36'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

35'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Clinton Swart getting some game time.

35'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Nico Lee being replaced.

35'

Try

A stunning solo try from George Bridge.

33'

A gap opened in the defence and George Bridge took full advantage.

33'

Crusaders have won 40 rucks so far this game.

33'

The defensive line has been broken as Sergeal Petersen goes through the gap.

28'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Raymond Rhule coming on.

26'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Tian Meyer coming off.

26'

Cheetahs sub Armandt Koster comes onto the field.

24'

Francois Uys departs for Cheetahs.

24'

Cheetahs have won 20 rucks so far this game.

23'

Crusaders have won 20 rucks so far this game.

21'

Tian Meyer comes on for Cheetahs.

20'

Raymond Rhule leaves the field.

20'

Conversion

Niel Marais has kicked a conversion.

20'

What a run here by Raymond Rhule as he gets over the gainline!.

19'

That's a great try assist by Sergeal Petersen.

19'

Try

A series of passes by Cheetahs results in a try for Raymond Rhule.

18'

Clayton Blommetjies makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

18'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Seta Tamanivalu being able to wriggle through a gap.

18'

Trouble here as Clayton Blommetjies breaches the defence.

16'

Francois Uys comes on.

15'

Armandt Koster comes off.

15'

Richie Mo'unga hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

13'

Seta Tamanivalu sets up the try.

12'

This is dangerous for the defence as David Kaetau Havili bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

12'

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for David Kaetau Havili.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and David Kaetau Havili took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Ryan Crotty goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Cheetahs v Crusaders

Sat 29th April 2017, 08:15am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +27

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

89%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Marais

21 - 48

80'

Petersen

19 - 48

79'

Hunt

77'

14 - 48

Whitelock

71'

14 - 48

Bridge

68'

14 - 48

Mo'unga

58'

14 - 43

Drummond

57'

14 - 41

Mo'unga

56'

14 - 36

Havili

55'

14 - 34

Marais

14 - 29

53'

Nche

12 - 29

52'

Mo'unga

47'

7 - 29

Mo'unga

46'

7 - 27

Koster

7 - 22

43'

Half Time

Mo'unga

39'

7 - 22

Bridge

38'

7 - 20

Mo'unga

35'

7 - 15

Bridge

33'

7 - 13

Marais

7 - 8

20'

Rhule

5 - 8

18'

Havili

11'

0 - 8

Mo'unga

0 - 3

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Cheetahs vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cheetahs face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 29th April 2017 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 03:15 NZST in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST in Australia and 08:15 EST in the US.

Crusaders won the last encounter but Crusaders are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Crusaders in 1st and Cheetahs in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Cheetahs vs Crusaders Squads

The official squads for Cheetahs vs Crusaders will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.