It was turning into a real see-saw battle as Julian Savea put the Canes back within touching distance on the half-hour mark, snatching up the offload from James Blackwell on the left wing before taking it all the way to score. Barrett added the extras from close range, reducing the deficit to just four points.īut the Crusaders were quick to hit back, Mo'unga slotting the penalty over from close range after Laumape was penalised for no release. The Canes responded in the best possible manner, however, as Coles handed it off to Ngani Laumape, who showed his raw pace and power as he barged over to score.
Mo'unga secured the extras to give his side an 11-point cushion just past the midway point.
The Crusaders got themselves in the perfect position to score a try a short while later after earning a penalty at the breakdown five metres out but after taking a quick tap, they lost possession of the ball as Ardie Savea won it back for the Canes.Īnd, after toiling near the halfway line without making gains, the Crusaders would eventually stretch further ahead in the 24th minute, Bridge bagging his second try of the game after latching onto Taylor's searching kick upfield. Richie Mo'unga stepped up to take the conversion from the touchline out on the left and made no mistake, adding to the two extras.
The Crusaders were quick to post a response, however, as they charged down the restart kick and pushed at the 5, with George Bridge eventually awarded the try after a check from the TMO. However, Barrett made amends for that miss just a few minutes later, slotting over after Codie Taylor was penalised for failing to release the ball.
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