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10 Jun 23
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Crusaders
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49-8
Full time
Fijian Drua
Fijian Drua
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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'
Conversion

Fergus Burke has kicked a conversion.

78'
Try

Crusaders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Willi Heinz picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Richie Mo'unga being replaced.

70'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge getting some game time.

70'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Meli Tuni being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Richie Mo'unga took full advantage.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Samuela Tawake coming on.

67'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Mesake Doge coming off.

67'
Conversion

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

67'
Try

Crusaders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Will Jordan touching down.

65'

Willi Heinz sets up the try.

65'

Zach Gallagher departs for Crusaders.

62'

Fijian Drua sub Etonia Waqa comes onto the field.

61'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Fijian Drua sub Peni Matawalu comes onto the field.

61'

Frank Lomani departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

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

58'

Zuriel Togiatama comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Tevita Ikanivere leaves the field.

56'

Kershawl Sykes-Martin comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Tamaiti Williams leaves the field.

56'

Eroni Sau comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Kalaveti Ravouvou leaves the field.

56'

Zach Gallagher comes on for Crusaders.

55'

Ethan Blackadder leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Ethan Blackadder as they get over the gainline!

52'

Michael Naitokani comes on.

50'

Caleb Muntz comes off.

50'

Fergus Burke comes on.

50'

Braydon Ennor comes off.

50'

Ethan Blackadder comes on.

50'

Christian Lio-Willie comes off.

50'

Willi Heinz comes on.

50'

Mitchell Drummond comes off.

50'

Reuben O'Neill comes on.

50'

Oli Jager comes off.

50'

Brodie McAlister comes on.

50'

Codie Taylor comes off.

50'

Elia Canakaivata comes on.

50'

Motikiai Murray comes off.

50'

Selestino Ravutaumada makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Braydon Ennor makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'
Conversion

Richie Mo'unga adds the two points for Crusaders.

45'
Try

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

44'

Spellbinding play by Christian Lio-Willie is finished off with a try.

44'

Crusaders make a substitution with Chay Fihaki coming on.

42'

Crusaders make a substitution with Dallas McLeod coming off.

42'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Christian Lio-Willie being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Kalaveti Ravouvou being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fijian Drua go for goal with Frank Lomani taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'
Try

An interception for Fijian Drua allows Selestino Ravutaumada to race clear for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Selestino Ravutaumada being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'
Conversion

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

33'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Sione Havili scores from close range.

32'

Meli Tuni comes on.

27'

Haereiti Hetet comes off.

27'
Penalty Goal

Frank Lomani adds the points for Fijian Drua.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vilive Miramira bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

21'
Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

14'
Try

Codie Taylor scores the try from close range.

13'
Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

6'
Try

The Crusaders pack has powered over for Codie Taylor to score the try.

4'

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

3'
Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

2'
Try

Crusaders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Oli Jager touching down.

1'

Mitchell Drummond sets up the try.

1'

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

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +41
Crusaders
Fijian Drua
Crusaders
Time in lead
Fijian Drua
80
Mins in lead
0
100%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
86%
Possession Last 10 min
14%
7
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Burke
49 - 8
78'
Heinz
47 - 8
77'
Mo'unga
42 - 8
67'
Jordan
40 - 8
65'
Mo'unga
35 - 8
45'
Barrett
33 - 8
44'
Half Time
Ravutaumada
34'
28 - 8
Mo'unga
28 - 3
33'
Havili
26 - 3
32'
Lomani
24'
21 - 3
Mo'unga
21 - 0
14'
Taylor
19 - 0
13'
Mo'unga
14 - 0
6'
Taylor
12 - 0
4'
Mo'unga
7 - 0
2'
Jager
5 - 0
1'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.7
18
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2
4
Entries

Other Fixtures

36 - 26
FT
28 - 22
FT
96 - 17
FT
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