Highlanders vs Crusaders: Super Rugby Aotearoa live scores

By The Roar / Editor

26th February, 2021

Highlanders

Match Complete

Crusaders

	73	R. Mo'unga
	72	B. McAlister
	47	S. Reece
M. Hunt	42
C. Garden-Bachop	36
S. Frizell	25
	16	R. Mo'unga
	15	B. Hall
	13	R. Mo'unga
	12	C. Taylor

2	Tries	4
0	Conversions	3
1	Penalty Goals	0
0	Field Goals	0

Super Rugby Aotearoa is back for its second season, and the Highlanders will kick proceedings off when they host the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores from 5:05pm (AEDT).

It seems no matter the Super Rugby format, the Crusaders will always be right in contention for silverware. Certainly the first iteration of the Aotearoa competition went to script, with the Christchurch outfit claiming the title.

The Highlanders, on the other hand, struggled in 2020, but did improve after the Covid break. They have bolstered their squad for this season, too, and have named former All Black Liam Squire to come off the bench tonight.

It’s an imposing side they’re going up against. While the Crusaders are missing fullback and vice-captain David Havili, they still boast a run-on XV featuring Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue, Richie Mo’unga, Sam Whitelock and Codie Taylor.

They also benefit from the return of captain Scott Barrett in the second row, after he missed all of the 2020 Aotearoa season through injury.

Game information

Kick-off: 5:05pm (AEDT)
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium
Live stream: Stan Sport
Betting: Highlanders $3.15, Crusaders $1.36 (odds via PlayUp

Teams

Highlanders
15-1: Solomon Alaimalo, Connor Garden-Bachop, Ngantungane Punivai, Sio Tomkinson, Jona Nareki, Mitch Hunt, Aaron Smith (c), Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, Billy Harmon, Shannon Frizell, Jack Regan, Josh Dickson, Siate Tokolahi, Ash Dixon (c), Daniel Lienert-Brown

Bench: Liam Coltman, Josh Hohneck, Jeff Thwaites, Bryn Evans, Liam Squire, Folau Fakatava, Josh Ioane, Hugh Renton.

Crusaders
15-1: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Jack Goodhue, Dallas McLeod, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Richie Mo’unga, Bryn Hall, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Ethan Blackadder, Samuel Whitelock, Scott Barrett (c), Michael Alaalatoa, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody

Bench: Brodie McAlister, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Quinten Strange, Sione Havili Talitui, Mitchell Drummond, Fergus Burke, Chay Fihaki

Comments:

2021-02-26T23:49:26+00:00

woodart

Guest

the fact that there is no evidence, is evidence of a conspiracy, to some.

2021-02-26T23:03:12+00:00

fiwiboy7042

Roar Rookie

Sounds like Fox! :happy:

2021-02-26T22:32:46+00:00

Mirt

Roar Rookie

I finally realised it was a build up of all the little “hangs” that my wifi, living rurally, gives to Stan. I was about three minutes behind by the end of the game.

2021-02-26T22:26:46+00:00

Paulo

Roar Rookie

Yea, will be good if they stay consistent on that through the season, I’m mindful that they will crack down for a few weeks then ease up. The rush defences most teams use these days mean players are almost always borderline, or flagrantly, offside. Keeping a bit of space can only be good for attractive rugby.

2021-02-26T22:24:24+00:00

Paulo

Roar Rookie

Well, the speed of the actions probably determine that rather than the producers. I’m not sure this is evidence of a conspiracy.

2021-02-26T22:11:41+00:00

Faith

Roar Rookie

The Clan. Such poor set piece. Argh. The are also still as flagrant with opportunities as ever. A more gritty team like the Canes would never have given the Saders such a break.

2021-02-26T10:08:28+00:00

Highlander

Roar Guru

2021-02-26T09:57:42+00:00

The Neutral View From Sweden

Roar Guru

Awesome set piece work from the Saders.

2021-02-26T09:52:48+00:00

Highlander

Roar Guru

How good was that Crusaders defence from maul We scored 2 against them in the pre season, they stepped up Good set piece all round from them

2021-02-26T09:43:03+00:00