Crusaders

61 - 3

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Crusaders vs Fijian Drua

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Sevu Reece comes on.

78'

Braydon Ennor comes off.

78'

Jona Mataiciwa comes on.

76'

Caleb Muntz comes off.

76'

Conversion

Fergus Burke has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Tom Christie

74'

Braydon Ennor played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Dom Gardiner took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

Fergus Burke has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Braydon Ennor

70'

That's a great try assist by Tamaiti Williams.

70'

Yellow Card

Selestino Ravutaumada (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Leone Nawai coming on.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Peni Matawalu coming off.

68'

Crusaders sub Dom Gardiner comes onto the field.

63'

Sam Whitelock departs for Crusaders.

63'

Crusaders sub Shilo Klein comes onto the field.

63'

Ricky Jackson departs for Crusaders.

63'

Crusaders sub Corey Kellow comes onto the field.

63'

Ethan Blackadder departs for Crusaders.

63'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Fergus Burke successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for George Bridge

62'

The defensive line has been broken as George Bridge goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Chay Fihaki is finished off with a try.

62'

Fijian Drua sub Haereiti Hetet comes onto the field.

60'

Kaliopasi Uluilakepa departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Braydon Ennor goes through the gap.

59'

Chris Minimbi comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Ratu Rotuisolia leaves the field.

58'

Simon Hickey comes on.

54'

Jack Goodhue comes off.

54'

Mitchell Drummond comes on.

54'

Bryn Hall comes off.

54'

Raikabula Momoedonu comes on.

54'

Joseva Tamani comes off.

54'

Kitione Ratu comes on.

53'

Ilaisa Droasese comes off.

53'

George Bridge comes on.

53'

Sevu Reece comes off.

53'

Tevita Ikanivere comes on.

53'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

53'

Fergus Burke has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Crusaders results in a try for Sevu Reece.

52'

What a run here by Sevu Reece as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Fergus Burke.

52'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Tamaiti Williams getting some game time.

48'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Brewis being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Fergus Burke adds the two points for Crusaders.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Fergus Burke dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Spellbinding play by Ethan Blackadder is finished off with a try.

46'

Jack Goodhue makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Crusaders sub Oli Jager comes onto the field.

40'

Fletcher Newell departs for Crusaders.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Sevu Reece being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Fergus Burke does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Crusaders is finished off by Sevu Reece, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Sevu Reece being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Jack Goodhue.

36'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Sevu Reece being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Fergus Burke makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Sam Whitelock.

27'

Sevu Reece played a key part in that try.

27'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Manasa Saulo getting some game time.

23'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Samuela Tawake being replaced.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tuidraki Samusamuvodre bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

21'

Conversion

Fergus Burke converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Tom Christie

14'

Spellbinding play by Jack Goodhue is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Leicester Fainga'anuku took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Teti Tela kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Fergus Burke has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Leicester Fainga'anuku

The defensive line has been broken as Leicester Fainga'anuku goes through the gap.

Fergus Burke sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 20th May 2022, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +58

Time in lead

Mins in lead

101%

% Of Game In Lead

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Burke

61 - 3

75'

Christie

59 - 3

74'

Burke

54 - 3

72'

Ennor

52 - 3

70'

Ravutaumada

68'

47 - 3

Burke

47 - 3

63'

Bridge

45 - 3

62'

Reece

40 - 3

52'

Burke

35 - 3

48'

Burke

33 - 3

46'

Half Time

Burke

28 - 3

37'

Reece

26 - 3

36'

Burke

21 - 3

28'

Whitelock

19 - 3

27'

Burke

14 - 3

15'

Christie

12 - 3

14'

Tela

7 - 3

Burke

7 - 0

Fainga'anuku

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Crusaders

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

77%

49%

3-6 secs

19%

33%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Crusaders vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Fri 20th May 2022 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 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 9 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 2nd and Crusaders in 11th as such Fijian Drua are favourites on paper.

Crusaders vs Fijian Drua Squads

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