Crusaders

48 - 13

Full Time

Force

Crusaders vs Force

Events

Commentary

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cullen Grace bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

81'

Western Force make a substitution with Nikolai Foliaki coming on.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Max Burey coming off.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Ian Prior coming on.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Western Force supporters go wild as Max Burey successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Jackson Pugh scores the try from close range.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Feleti Kaitu'u took full advantage.

66'

Western Force sub Ryan McCauley comes onto the field.

63'

Felix Kalapu departs for Western Force.

63'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

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

62'

Crusaders sub Fergus Burke comes onto the field.

62'

David Havili departs for Crusaders.

62'

Crusaders sub Mitchell Drummond comes onto the field.

62'

Noah Hotham departs for Crusaders.

62'

Crusaders sub Zach Gallagher comes onto the field.

61'

Scott Barrett departs for Crusaders.

61'

George Poolman comes on for Western Force.

57'

Manasa Mataele leaves the field.

57'

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

56'

Chay Fihaki comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Will Jordan leaves the field.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Crusaders results in a try for Macca Springer.

55'

That's a great try assist by Richie Mo'unga.

55'

Feleti Kaitu'u comes on.

53'

Tom Horton comes off.

53'

Christian Lio-Willie comes on.

53'

Dom Gardiner comes off.

53'

Jackson Pugh comes on.

51'

Isi Naisarani comes off.

51'

Andrew Turner comes on.

51'

Joe Moody comes off.

51'

Codie Taylor comes on.

51'

Brodie McAlister comes off.

51'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga adds the two points for Crusaders.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Crusaders leads to a try for Leicester Fainga'anuku.

47'

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

47'

Spellbinding play by Will Jordan is finished off with a try.

47'

Western Force make a substitution with Bo Abra coming on.

43'

Western Force make a substitution with Santiago Medrano coming off.

43'

Crusaders make a substitution with Oli Jager coming on.

43'

Crusaders make a substitution with Tamaiti Williams coming off.

43'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Richie Mo'unga will have to re-adjust the radar.

43'

Try

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

42'

Brodie McAlister makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga adds the two points for Crusaders.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Macca Springer as they score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Macca Springer being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by David Havili.

39'

Fabulous play by Western Force has led to Manasa Mataele being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Macca Springer being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Western Force has led to Jeremy Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

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

34'

Marley Pearce comes on.

27'

Charlie Hancock comes off.

27'

Conversion

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

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Leicester Fainga'anuku

24'

Will Jordan played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Will Jordan bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

24'

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

22'

Try

Great forward play by Crusaders allows Brodie McAlister to score the try.

20'

Penalty Goal

Max Burey does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Hotham took full advantage.

10'

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

Try

The Crusaders pack has powered over for Brodie McAlister to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Noah Hotham goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Richie Mo'unga goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Max Burey has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Force 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Fri 5th May 2023, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +35

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Burey

68'

48 - 13

Pugh

67'

48 - 11

Mo'unga

48 - 6

63'

Taylor

46 - 6

62'

Springer

41 - 6

55'

Mo'unga

36 - 6

49'

Fainga'anuku

34 - 6

47'

McAlister

29 - 6

42'

Half Time

Mo'unga

24 - 6

40'

Springer

22 - 6

39'

Mo'unga

17 - 6

25'

Fainga'anuku

15 - 6

24'

McAlister

10 - 6

20'

Burey

16'

5 - 6

McAlister

5 - 3

Burey

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Force

More Less

Defence Profile

Crusaders

Force

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

62%

3-6 secs

24%

26%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Crusaders vs Force Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Force in Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 on Fri 5th May 2023 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 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 8 places in the league table with Force in 2nd and Crusaders in 10th as such Force are favourites on paper.

Crusaders vs Force Squads

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