Crusaders
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Match Complete
Fijian Drua
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| W. Heinz |  | 77 | ||
| R. Mo'unga |  | 67 | ||
| W. Jordan | | 65 | ||
| R. Mo'unga | | 45 | ||
| S. Barrett | | 44 | ||
| 34 | | S. Ravutaumada | ||
| R. Mo'unga | | 33 | ||
| S. Havili | | 32 | ||
| 24 |  | F. Lomani | ||
| R. Mo'unga | | 14 | ||
| C. Taylor | | 13 | ||
| R. Mo'unga | | 6 | ||
| C. Taylor | | 4 | ||
| R. Mo'unga | | 2 | ||
| O. Jager | | 1 |
| 7 | Tries | 1 | ||
| 6 | Conversions | 0 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Crusaders have lost Sam Whitelock due to an ongoing Achilles niggle, but have welcomed back star forwards Oli Jager and Ethan Blackadder for their quarterfinal against Fijian Drua at Orangetheory Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores from 5.05pm AEST.
Whitelock came off at half-time against the Hurricanes, but the returns of Jager and Blackadder boost Scott Robertson’s hopes of signing off on a winning note from the Crusaders.
Robertson has tweaked his backline, with All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue starting at inside centre.
Drua head coach Mick Byrne has named a settled side from the one that beat the Reds in Fiji last week, with only minor changes to his backline.
Teti Tela will start at inside centre with Byrne opting for two playmakers, with Caleb Muntz to start at fly-half.
Game information
Venue: Orangetheory Stadium
Kick-off: 5.05pm AEST
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: Crusaders $1.05 Drua $11 – Odds via PlayUp
Teams
Crusaders: (1-15) Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, Oli Jager, Scott Barrett (c), Quinten Strange, Sione Havili-Talitui, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Mitch Drummond, Richie Mo’unga, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Jack Goodhue, Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, WIll Jordan
Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Reuben O’Neill, Zach Gallagher, Ethan Blackadder, Willi Heinz, Fergus Burke, Chay Fihaki
Drua (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Vilive Miramira, Motikiai Murray, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Caleb Muntz, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Teti Tela, Iosefi Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese
Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Meli Tuni, Samuela Tawake, Etonia Waqa, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Michael Naitokani, Eroni Sau
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Jacko
Roar Rookie
Change it to what tho?
Wally James
Roar Guru
Good to see a niche sport is getting some coverage.
RayinSydney
Roar Rookie
So what that it’s Drua’s first season?, Are you seriously saying that because it’s their first season that games should be played in places they like? The Crusaders were never afforded that in their first season, and if that kind of rule was ever bought in then Canberra would never get any teams wanting to play there.
FrancisF
Roar Pro
This wasn’t the issue for this season. I suggested change the SR rules for Pasifika Moana and Druas when it comes to knockout Final rounds.
FrancisF
Roar Pro
Drua has an excuse why it lost in Christchurch and the Crusaders had an excuse when it lost to the Druas in Fiji in the earlier round … despite the fact the Crusaders is a top team in SR and this is Drua’s first season.
FrancisF
Roar Pro
Your ‘point’ makes absolutely no sense at all. Try harder and think deeper. You might get it.
Coker
Roar Rookie
Your 'point' makes absolutely no sense at all. One runs across the occasional stupid idea on here, but this one really takes the cake. And you do realise it's a lot colder in Canberra than anywhere in NZ?
Wig
Roar Rookie
Hahaha :laughing:
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Crusaders will be happy the game is over to concentrate on the injured. Congratulations Drua for a great season and you have been a great watch, their supporters have much to be proud of.
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Tim J
Roar Rookie
Hines in for the try! Crusaders in with playing two men down.
FrancisF
Roar Pro
My point is: If Fiji is too hot for the Crusaders why have the game played in NZ? Have neutral and fairer ground when it can comes to Pasifika Moana ans Drua. The difference in temperature is not that great fir Aussie teams unless there is a Northern Territory team, compared to temperatures between Christchurch iand Fiji in the same winter month.
JS
Roar Rookie
Was it really though?
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Great hit Leicester.
Z1000
Roar Rookie
That graphic was somewhat disrespectful.
Mirt
Roar Rookie
Blues will be loving all these injuries
Doctordbx
Roar Rookie
Richie straight from the game to the hyperbaric chamber.
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Mo’unga is now not looking good, get him off even if you are a player down
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Hopefully WEST… :thumbup:
Doctordbx
Roar Rookie
Wonder if he will be cited after the game. Clear rake on the face.