Force

15 - 53

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Force

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

81'

Try

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Jake Strachan took full advantage.

71'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Alexander Masibaka getting some game time.

70'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Callan being replaced.

70'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Liam Hallam-Eames getting some game time.

70'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Cullen Grace being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Will Jordan

68'

That's a great try assist by Ethan Blackadder.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Blackadder took full advantage.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fergus Burke coming on.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with David Havili coming off.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Chay Fihaki coming on.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Leicester Fainga'anuku coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bower coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming off.

65'

Western Force sub Jake McIntyre comes onto the field.

63'

Reesjan Pasitoa departs for Western Force.

63'

Western Force sub Ian Prior comes onto the field.

60'

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub Angus Wagner comes onto the field.

60'

Santiago Medrano departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub Bo Abra comes onto the field.

60'

Tom Robertson departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub Grason Makara comes onto the field.

60'

Reece Tapine departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub Feleti Kaitu'u comes onto the field.

60'

Andrew Ready departs for Western Force.

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Will Jordan to score the try.

58'

What a run here by Will Jordan as they get over the gainline!

57'

George Bridge played a key part in that try.

57'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Bryn Hall leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

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

49'

Bryn Hall sets up the try.

49'

Cullen Grace makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Leicester Fainga'anuku makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Thrush getting some game time.

46'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Ryan McCauley being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga adds the two points for Crusaders.

46'

Try

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

45'

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

45'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bell coming on.

44'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ricky Jackson coming off.

44'

Conversion

Jake Strachan adds the two points for Western Force.

43'

Crusaders make a substitution with Seb Calder coming on.

43'

Crusaders make a substitution with Tamaiti Williams coming off.

43'

Try

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

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Crusaders go for goal with Richie Mo'unga taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Crusaders is finished off by Leicester Fainga'anuku, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Leicester Fainga'anuku being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Will Jordan.

39'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Will Jordan being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Richie Mo'unga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Leicester Fainga'anuku.

27'

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

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tim Anstee bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

18'

Crusaders make a substitution with Tom Christie coming on.

16'

Crusaders make a substitution with Sione Havili coming off.

16'

Jake Strachan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

16'

Try

What a kick! Jake Strachan takes full advantage to score for Western Force.

15'

Spellbinding play by Kyle Godwin is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyle Godwin took full advantage.

14'

Richie Mo'unga has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

12'

Try

Leicester Fainga'anuku scores the try from close range.

11'

Bryn Hall played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Ricky Jackson took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Jake Strachan kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Force v Crusaders 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 7th May 2022, 02:45am PDT 
  
 HBF Park

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +38

Time in lead

Mins in lead

22%

% Of Game In Lead

72%

23%

Possession Last 10 min

77%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

81'

15 - 53

Bell

80'

15 - 51

Mo'unga

70'

15 - 46

Jordan

68'

15 - 44

Mo'unga

59'

15 - 39

Jordan

58'

15 - 37

Mo'unga

50'

15 - 32

Jordan

49'

15 - 30

Mo'unga

46'

15 - 25

Matera

45'

15 - 23

Strachan

15 - 18

43'

Lee-Warner

13 - 18

42'

Half Time

Fainga'anuku

39'

8 - 18

Mo'unga

35'

8 - 13

Fainga'anuku

27'

8 - 10

Strachan

8 - 5

15'

Fainga'anuku

11'

3 - 5

Strachan

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Force

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Force

Crusaders

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

63%

3-6 secs

41%

29%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Force vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 on Sat 7th May 2022 at HBF Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:45. In South Africa it’s at 11:45 SAST, 21:45 NZST in New Zealand, 19:45 AEST in Australia and 02:45 EST in the US.

Force won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Crusaders in 2nd and Force in 9th as such Crusaders are favourites on paper.

Force vs Crusaders Squads

The official squads for Force 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.