CRUS
No.Name
15David Havili, -
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14Sevu Reece, -
13Braydon Ennor, -
12Jack Goodhue, -
11Leicester Fainga'anuku, -
10Richie Mo'unga, -
9Mitchell Drummond, -
1Joe Moody, -
2Codie Taylor, -
3Fletcher Newell, -
4Scott Barrett, -
5Mitchell Dunshea, -
6Ethan Blackadder, -
7Tom Christie, -
8Cullen Grace, -
Replacements
16Brodie McAlister, -
17George Bower, -
18Tamaiti Williams, -
19Zach Gallagher, -
20Christian Lio-Willie, -
21Willi Heinz, -
22Fergus Burke, -
23Macca Springer, -

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Apollo Projects Stadium
1:05 AM, February 24, 2023
621dReuters

Chiefs stun champion Crusaders in Super Rugby opener

Waikato Chiefs recovered from an early 10-0 deficit and blanked reigning champions the Canterbury Crusaders after halftime in a 31-10 upset at Christchurch Stadium in the opening match of the new Super Rugby Pacific season on Friday.

Match Commentary

70'10-31 Conversion - Damian McKenzie , Chiefs
69'10-29 Try - Cortez Ratima , Chiefs
68'Substitute on - Macca Springer , Crusaders

Match Stats

CRUS
Possession
CHIEF
48%
52%
Territory
41%
59%
CRUS
CHIEF
120Runs145
445Meters Run622
1Clean Breaks14
174Tackles136
50Missed Tackles18
8Turnover Knock On7