Classy Crusaders sink Blues
The Crusaders produced a composed and clinical performance in the final quarter to beat the Blues 26-21 in Auckland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Crusaders produced a composed and clinical performance in the final quarter to beat the Blues 26-21 in Auckland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Crusaders were the more accurate and disciplined side during the second half of the match at Eden Park, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.
The Kings fired late to claim a 29-22 bonus-point win against a 12-man Jaguares side in Port Elizabeth on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Israel Folau inspired the Waratahs to an impressive 45-25 win over the Chiefs in Sydney on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Ardie Savea scored an 80th-minute try as the Hurricanes snatched a 27-20 win over the Highlanders in Wellington on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Lions’ ability to cope in the absence of injured flyhalf Elton Jantjies will be key to their cause against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Stormers loose forwards will have a point to prove against the Cheetahs at Newlands this Saturday following a disappointing display against the Bulls, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Scrumhalf Martín Landajo holds the key to the Jaguares' attacking success against the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The match-up between wingers Julian Savea and Waisake Naholo will be a fascinating and potentially decisive subplot to Friday’s clash between the Hurricanes and Highlanders in Wellington, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Crusaders should cruise to victory against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.