The Roar
The Roar

Advertisement

Hurricanes vs Crusaders: Super Rugby live blog, scores

15th July, 2017
Where: Westpac Stadium, Wellington
When: 5.35pm AEST
TV: Fox Sports 1
Odds: Hurricanes $1.60, Crusaders $2.40
Last meeting: Crusaders 20 - 12 Hurricanes

Hurricanes
1. Ben May 2. Ricky Riccitelli 3. Jeff To’omaga-Allen 4. Mark Abbott 5. Sam Lousi 6. Vaea Fifita 7. Ardie Savea 8. Brad Shields 9. TJ Perenara 10. Beauden Barrett 11. Julian Savea 12. Ngani Laumape 13. Vince Aso 14. Nehe Milner-Skudder 15. Jordie Barrett

16. O’Reilly 17. Eves 18. Uhila 19. Prinsep 20. Gibbins 21. Tahuriorangi 22. Goosen 23. Jane

Crusaders
1. Wyatt Crockett 2. Ben Funnell 3. Michael Alaalatoa 4. Luke Romano 5. Scott Barrett 6. Jordan Taufua 7. Matt Todd 8. Kieran Read 9. Bryn Hall 10. Richie Mo’unga 11. George Bridge 12. David Havili 13. Jack Goodhue 14. Seta Temanivalu 15. Israel Dagg

16. Makalio 17. Perry 18. Jager 19. Whitelock 20. Brown 21. Drummond 22. Hunt 23. Wainui
Lima Sopoaga of the Highlanders, right, celebrates his try with Waisake Naholo in the Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Waratahs at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, May 27 2017. (AAP Image/SNPA, Adam Binns)
Roar Guru
15th July, 2017
94
5731 Reads

Match result:

The Hurricanes have handed the Crusaders their first and only Super Rugby loss of the home and away season, winning by 9.

Final score
Hurricanes 31
Crusaders 22

Match preview:

The Hurricanes and Crusaders are set for a titanic Kiwi derby at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Join The Roar for live scores and blog from 5:35pm AEST.

It’s the final round of the regular season and both sides are desperate for the points. The Hurricanes are looking to consolidate 5th position to book a trip to Canberra for a showdown with the stuttering Brumbies.

The Crusaders, meanwhile, will be keen to maintain their unbeaten record and top spot to pencil in a home grand final, should they make it that far.

There’ll be an embarrassment of riches on show with returning All Blacks sprinkled through both lineups. The Savea and Barrett brothers all start for the Canes, while Scott Barrett is the odd one out in Canterbury colours.

Advertisement

At the time of writing, bookies have the Hurricanes installed as favourites at home, showing little respect for the quietly efficient table-toppers. The home side will take some stopping, however, with a potent backline including joint top try-scorers, Ngani Laumape and Vince Aso, equal on 14.

It’s shaping as a cracking battle in midfield, with Crusaders number 12 David Havili second on the tackle bust chart. Expect some big collisions.

Prediction
Last time out, the Crusaders did the business, winning 20-12. Whatever happens in Wellington, you can bet it’ll be close. Both sides are immensely talented and tenacious. There’s sure to be a bit of leftover frustration from the Lions series to be exorcised too. Should be a treat for the neutrals.

I’m backing a draw.

Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 5:35pm AEST.

close