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Crusaders 37 Reds 15
FULLTIME
Seconds left in the quarter-final. Asiata throws, but Whitelock wins it.
The siren goes, and the ball goes back to Mo'unga and he clears into touch.
The Crusaders win, and they do it in style!
80 mins
Good news. McDermott is up on his feet and walking around. The Reds have a scrum on their own 5m line.
The front row goes down, and the Reds have a penalty.
Creighton clears for a lineout.
79 mins
Asiata throws over the top, and McAlister snaps it up. The Crusaders have the ball on the 5m line.
They go wide to Ennor, who's tackled on the 5m line. Williams has a go, and might have knocked it on, but Drummond throws a cutout pass to the left wing, where George Bridge strolls in for a try!
We'll check for the knock on, and it looks like the try will be disallowed.
79 mins
McAlister throws, and the Crusaders win it. They look to run as Mo'unga puts Jordan into a gap.
They go to the left through Fainga'anuku, as Ennor has a run after coming on. Barrett and Grace combine in midfield, before Jordan kicks for the sideline.
That'll be a Reds lineout in the corner.
77 mins
Campbell goes short with the kickoff, and Fainga'anuku wins it.
The ball goes back to Jordan, who clears to Campbell. He breaks the first tackle before finding Daugunu.
Daugunu runs, but is tackled into touch.
75 mins - TRY CRUSADERS
McAlister throws, and the Crusaders look for the drive.
They've got advantage, and go wide to Reece. He looks for Drummond inside him, but he knocks on so we go back for the penalty.
Reece takes it quickly, and goes for the line! The Crusaders are close, as Tamaiti Williams picks and goes - and he's over! Surely that's the game.
Mo'Unga adds the extras.
CRU 37 RED 15
74 mins
Crusaders lineout in the Reds' half. McAlister throws, but it's not straight.
That'll be a Reds scrum. Thomas feeds, and they go to the backs.
The Reds go wide but Daugunu is tackled, before Mo'unga is taken out off the ball by Stewart.
Penalty for the Crusaders, and they'll have a lineout in the corner.
72 mins
McAlister throws, Whitelock wins it, before Mo'unga puts up a midfield bomb.
Daugunu wins it though, and the Reds have the ball in the Crusaders' half.
McReight takes the ball closer to the 22, before the Reds go wide to Daugunu again.
The Crusaders defence is holding through, before Thomas gives away a penalty for not releasing.
70 mins
Reds lineout. Asiata throws and Smith wins it inside the 22.
But McAlister has won a turnover, as the Crusaders clear for a lineout.
69 mins
We're ready to resume. Creighton kicks off, straight to Reece, who finds Grace.
Drummond clears straight to Creighton, who finds Campbell. Reece steals it in the tackle though.
The Crusaders go wide to Fainga'anuku, who takes the ball to halfway.
Mo'unga kicks over the top, but Daugunu wins it. The ball goes back to Creighton, and he kicks down to Reece.
Reece returns fire, into touch.
The Reds take it quickly though. Paisami runs at the line, before the Reds go wide.
The Crusaders give away advantage for offside, before play is stopped for the penalty.
66 mins
More bad news for the Reds. McDermott has been knocked out cold trying to stop Fainga'anuku. He's taken from the field, but surely that's the end for the Reds' co-captain.
There's a long delay as we wait for him to be treated by the medical staff.
McDermott appears to at the very least be moving, and is applauded off by those in the stands.
66 mins - TRY CRUSADERS
Blackadder is replaced by Gallagher, Barrett moves to No.6.
Crusaders scrum, Drummond feeds and Grace runs off the back.
Mo'unga kicks down to Daugunu, who looks for the up and under, but Mo'unga wins it.
Mo'unga loses the ball in the tackle. McDermott kicks to Havili, who kicks it straight back.
Vunivalu kicks it to Jordan, and he breaks to find Fainga'anuku to run it inside the Reds' half.
The Crusaders go wide to Havili, who finds Reece outside him - and he steps back inside and he'll score! What a try that is!
Can Mo'unga convert? He can.
CRU 30 RED 15
63 mins
Tom Christie replaces Matera. Faessler throws, and the Reds win it through Vest.
Stewart runs in midfield before he's tackled, as does Wilson.
Blackadder is staying down for the Crusaders.
The Reds have lost it forward though, so that'll be a Crusaders scrum.
Blackcadder is in a lot of pain, that could be a broken wrist by the way he's holding it.
62 mins
Crusaders' scrum then. Drummond is on for Hall, and feeds.
But the front row goes down, and the Reds win a penalty - and boy, do they celebrate.
61 mins
Campbell kicks off again, straight to Grace for what feels like the fourth time tonight?
The ball goes back to Mo'unga, and he clears it to Creighton. The Reds look to use the ball through Daugunu, and go to the right through Wilson.
Vunivalu attacks on the right, so they go back to the left now. Uru is staying down for the Reds.
Barrett intercepts to end the Reds' attack though, and the Crusaders can attack.
Fainga'anuku takes the ball into the Reds' half. The Reds knock on trying to intercept, so we'll have a scrum.
Uru is still down, before he's helped from the field.
58 mins - TRY CRUSADERS
Reds scrum, deep inside their 22. The front rows go down, so it'll be reset.
McDermott feeds, but the Crusaders get a shove on - and they've won the penalty!
Mo'unga takes a quick tap! Matera has a go, as does Barrett - but the Reds defend.
Mo'unga has a go himself, and he cuts back inside to beat Petaia and Wilson - and he scores! Brilliant!
Can he convert his own try? He sure can!
CRU 23 RED 15
54 mins
Another Crusaders lineout. Taylor throws for Barrett, and they drive again.
Taylor has the ball, but the Reds have turned it over! Smith has saved his side - and Brad Thorn is pumped in the coaches box!
53 mins
Crusaders lineout on the 22. Taylor throws, Grace wins it and they go to the maul.
Advantage for the Crusaders, so they go to the backs through Havili.
Mo'unga throws a huge pass to Reece's wing, but it's so far forward it's not funny.
We go back for the penalty then. Final warning for the Reds.
52 mins
Faessler throws, and goes short to Wright, but he's knocked it on.
Reece clears, but it's not out, straight to Daugunu downfield.
The Reds get through the phases inside the Crusaders' half, before Creighton goes to the air. Jordan gets up and wins it and calls for the mark.
But the Reds give away a penalty for foul play as he looks to take it quickly.
Mo'unga clears it for a lineout. Jager leaves the field hurt, so Newell comes on in his place.
50 mins
Dropout to restart, as Mo'unga kicks to Creighton. He finds Wilson, who hits the line.
Bower gives away a penalty though, and the Reds will have another lineout.
48 mins
Surely the Reds want the points? They do as McDermott points to the posts.
This is some way out though, as Creighton lines it up from 10m inside the Crusaders' half.
Can he give his side the lead? Nope, he pushes it to the right.
47 mins
Faessler throws, but Matera steals it! The Crusaders can attack, but they've lost it! Stewart kicks deep for Jordan, who kicks into touch for a Reds lineout.
Faessler throws again, and the Reds win it this time. Petaia tries to slip through before he's tackled. Uru has a go, and wins advantage against Jager.
Creighton kicks over the top, straight to Jordan though, so we stop for the penalty.
44 mins
What can the Crusaders come back with as Mo'unga kicks off.
McDermott looks to clear, but Barrett's charged it down, and gets there first! The Crusaders are on the 5m line! But Wright's over the ball, and turns it over to win a penalty!
Reds lineout.
43 mins - TRY REDS
Reds scrum. Faessler throws, and Blyth brings it down. McDermott finds Stewart, who just holds his pass back enough, before he finds Creighton.
Creighton puts Daungunu into a gap - and they can't catch him! The winger goes over and scores! What a set piece!
Can Creighton convert? He can!
CRU 16 RED 15
42 mins
Have the Reds fixed their scrum issues? McDermott feeds, and runs off the back to find Stewart, who kicks along the ground into touch inside the Crusaders' half for a 50-22.
41 mins
Campbell clears back to the Crusaders to start the second half, but he kicks it back.
They run, but Fainga'anuku knocks it on. That'll be a scrum.
41 mins
We're almost ready for the second half. A huge 40 minutes coming up for both sides, someone's season will end in the next hour!
The Crusaders are the first team back out after the break, unchanged. The Reds follow shortly after.
Mo'unga kicks off to start the second half.
HALFTIME
Seconds left in the first half. Campbell kicks off again, and Whitelock claims it.
Mo'unga goes for the crossfield kick out to Fainga'anuku, but the bounce isn't kind and goes into touch for a Reds lineout as the siren goes.
We'll have that lineout though. Faessler throws, but it's straight over the top to Taylor!
Taylor breaks, and the Crusaders attack! Havili kicks over the top and the chase is on!
Jordan gets there and fumbles, but keeps possession. The Crusaders go wide to Fainga'anuku - and he goes over on the left! Or has he?
We'll check if Jordan knocked it on. And it looks like he might have. The try won't stand, and that's halftime!
40 mins - PENALTY CRUSADERS
Do the Crusaders want the points? They do. Blackadder is also hurt and getting treatment.
Mo'unga lines up the shot, and he's got this one as well!
CRU 16 RED 8
38 mins
Reds scrum, McDermott feeds, but he's under pressure. He finds Vunivalu who looks to clear, but it's charged down on the Crusaders' left.
The Crusaders have advantage, and go left to Grace, and back to Fainga'anuku.
Mo'unga is tackled, before Bower picks and goes. They go left again through Fainga'anuku, as Havili straightens.
Bower and Hall pick and go, but the ball is loose. The Crusaders keep hold of it, but we'll go back for the penalty.
A very long advantage. The Reds are warned.
36 mins
Taylor throws to Barrett, and the Crusaders go to the backs before Blackadder hits the line hard.
They go wide to the left, and then back to the right. Grace takes the ball close to the 22, before Mo'unga kicks to Reece on the wing.
Mo'unga nearly puts Jordan into a gap, but he's tackled by Wilson, and loses the ball!
Great defence from the Reds so far tonight.
34 mins
Campbell kicks off, and Grace wins it again. Hall clears from the base of the ruck, but it's not out.
Campbell has a run, as does Uru - both tackled. They go blind through Faessler, and back through Hoopert - but Blackadder turns it over!
Fotuaika then gives away a penalty for hands in the ruck. Mo'unga finds touch for a lineout.
33 mins - PENALTY CRUSADERS
Reds scrum inside their own 22. McDermott feeds, but it's another huge scrum from the Crusaders, and they go over the top to win a penalty!
Barrett points to the posts. Mo'unga lines up the shot, and converts.
CRU 13 RED 8
30 mins
Stewart takes the dropout, taken by Mo'unga, who gets it to Grace and he smashes Smith with a bump off!
They go wide to Goodhue down the left wing. Goodhue looks back inside, but Bower's dropped it again!
Reds scrum.
29 mins
Taylor throws, Grace wins it and they drive.
The Crusaders surge towards the line, Taylor has the ball at the back.
Taylor dives for the line, but can he ground it? No.
That'll be a dropout.
28 mins
Jager's patched up.
Taylor throws over the top again, straight to Blackadder who hits the line. Havili takes the ball to the 22, and wins advantage.
We'll stop for the penalty, Blyth didn't roll away.
That'll be a lineout in the corner.
28 mins
Mo'unga kicks off, and Uru wins it. McDermott clears with a box kick inside the 22, and out for a lineout.
Play is stopped, Oli Jager is sent to the blood bin.
27 mins - TRY REDS
Crusaders lineout. Taylor throws, but it's over the top.
Hoopert claims it, and finds McDermott, who goes wide to Petaia.
Petaia beats Goodhue, and gets the ball to Vunivalu outside him - and he holds off Jordan to score! The Reds score from nowhere!
Creighton with the kick to level the scores, but he misses.
The Crusaders' lead is cut to two,
CRU 10 RED 8
25 mins
McDermott feeds, but Bower goes down to give the Reds a penalty. They call for another scrum.
McDermott feeds again and runs off the back to find Vunivalu at first receiver. Wilson runs, but he's tackled, and Blackadder wins a turnover and penalty!
Mo'unga clears for a lineout.
22 mins
Taylor throws, but the Reds end up with it through McDermott.
Wilson carries it downfield, before McDermott clears with a box kick. Jordan takes it cleanly.
But the Reds turn it over again in the tackle. They go wide to Daugunu on the left, and then back to the right.
The Crusaders have turned it over now. Havili plays halfback, but Matera knocks on inside his own half.
Reds scrum.
20 mins
Taylor throws, and then receives it on the wrap. The Crusaders go wide to the left, as Havili takes the line on, but he's tackled short.
Hall's pass is terrible though, and the Reds turn it over.
Uru clears. Another Crusaders lineout though.
19 mins
Crusaders lineout, just inside the Reds' half. Taylor throws and Whitelock wins it.
They go wide to the right, as Goodhue puts Blackadder at the line.
The Crusaders go back to the left, and win advantage.
Bower drops the ball, so we go back for the penalty, Fotuaika was offside.
Crusaders lineout.
18 mins
McDermott feeds, but there's a huge shove from the Crusaders - and they win a penalty!
The Crusaders' scrum has been in control so far tonight.
17 mins
Campbell kicks off. Grace wins it.
Bower runs from inside his own half, but loses the ball in the tackle.
That'll be a Reds scrum, deep in Crusaders territory.
16 mins - TRY CRUSADERS
Mo'unga clears and that'll be a Crusaders lineout.
Taylor, throws and Matera wins it. They go off the back to Havili, who offloads to Reece, and he takes the ball to the 5m line!
The Crusaders go wide as Mo'unga has a go, but he's tackled. Jordan goes, and he dives for the line! Is he over? We'll check with the TMO. Held up is the on-field call.
Jordan did ground it, and his momentum carried him over the line - that's the first try of the night!
Mo'unga to convert from the left touchline, and he does just that.
CRU 10 RED 3
14 mins
Hall feeds, and the Crusaders drive. Hall takes it off the back and finds Jordan at first receiver.
They go wide to Fainga'anuku, who kicks down to Campbell.
Campbell runs and breaks the line, before the ball is kicked down to Jordan on the right.
Jordan is tackled, but wins advantage for a high tackle. Matera has a run, but we'll go back for the penalty.
13 mins
Faessler throws, and Smith brings it down for Uru.
The Reds want to use the ball now, inside the Crusaders' half.
Petaia tries to step through, but he's tackled, Wilson does the same.
The ball goes back to Creighton, and he kicks. Jordan sees the Crusaders win it.
But the Reds turn it over, and then knock it on.
Crusaders scrum.
11 mins
Campbell kicks off, and Reece takes it. The ball eventually goes back for Mo'unga to clear into touch.
10 mins
The Crusaders want the points too. Mo'unga lines up the kick from right in front, and he nails it.
We're all square!
CRU 3 RED 3
10 mins
Mo'unga kicks off, but Blyth has knocked it on! Crusaders scrum on the Reds' 22.
First scrum of the night. The front row collapses, so that'll be a reset.
Hall feeds, and the Crusaders look to use it. They get on the front foot, and have advantage. Play is stopped so we go back for the penalty.
7 mins - PENALTY REDS
The Reds want the points, and Creighton will have the first shot at goal of the night.
Creighton lines it up and he sends it down the middle!
CRU 0 RED 3
5 mins
Reds lineout again. Faessler throws, and Smith wins it as the Reds drive.
The Reds have advantage, and run towards the Crusaders' 22. Campbell is tackled by Hall, so we stop for the penalty.
4 mins
Creighton clears and we'll have the first lineout, Reds throw.
Faessler throws and the Reds win it. McDermott finds Wilson, before the Reds go wide to the right.
The Crusaders have turned it over through Taylor. They go wide to Fainga'anuku, but he kicks into touch.
3 mins
Grace takes the first tackle, before Hall clears.
Creighton claims it, but he's hit by Reece. The Reds have the ball just inside their own half.
Uru carries towards halfway, before the ball goes back to Creighton, who kicks to Jordan.
Jordan kicks back to Creighton, and he kicks it back to Mo'Unga. Mo'unga kicks to Petaia, who kicks to Jordan.
Jordan ends the kicking contest, and finds Reece as the Crusaders look to run.
Goodhue runs down the left, but loses the ball. The Reds have advantage, and play is stopped for the penalty.
Late hit on Creighton.
KICKOFF
And we're away as Jock Campbell kicks off to get the game rolling.
7:04pm
And the co-captains, Tate McDermott and Liam Wright, lead the Reds onto Orangetheory.
7:02pm
And the Crusaders make their way of the tunnel, led by Scott Barrett.
6:55pm
The Crusaders have finished their warm-ups, and head back to the sheds before kick-off.
6:35pm
Good evening! We're back in Christchurch again, in a repeat of last week's fixture.
It's a classic Canterbury night, and there's already a healthy spattering of spectators inside the stadium. Here's hoping more will slowly start to trickle in.
Kick off is half an hour away!
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Kia ora, good evening and welcome to Newshub's live coverage of the first of this year's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals, as the Crusaders host the Reds at Christchurch's Orangetheory Stadium.
Deja vu anyone? After a dress rehearsal last week, these two teams meet again exactly a week later, on the same ground.
A rotated Crusaders side were challenged, but still managed a 28-15 victory over the Reds last Friday, and have brought back their big guns for tonight.
Coach Scott Robertson has made 10 changes to the starting side from last week, welcoming back All Blacks stars Richie Mo'unga, Will Jordan, Codie Taylor and Jack Goodhue among them.
And with the experience of five Super Rugby titles in the past five years, expect a professional performance from the Crusaders tonight, as they look to reach yet another semi-final.
The Reds meanwhile are still on paper the reigning Super Rugby Australia champions, even if results this year only saw them finish seventh during the regular season.
But even with title-winning know-how on board, the Brad Thorn-coached Reds will need to have the games of their collective lives if they're to advance to a semi-final next week.
TAB odds: Crusaders $1.04, Reds $7
Teams:
Crusaders: 1-George Bower, 2-Codie Taylor, 3-Oli Jager, 4-Scott Barrett (c), 5-Sam Whitelock, 6-Pablo Matera, 7-Ethan Blackadder, 8-Cullen Grace, 9-Bryn Hall, 10-Richie Mo'unga, 11-Leicester Fainga'anuku, 12-David Havili, 13-Jack Goodhue, 14-Sevu Reece, 15-Will Jordan
Reserves: 16-Brodie McAlister, 17-Finlay Brewis, 18-Fletcher Newell, 19-Zach Gallagher, 20-Tom Christie, 21-Mitch Drummond, 22-Braydon Ennor, 23-George Bridge
Reds: 1-Harry Hoopert, 2-Matt Faessler, 3-Feao Fotuaika, 4-Ryan Smith, 5-Angus Blyth, Seru Uru, 7-Liam Wright (cc), 8-Harry Wilson, 9-Tate McDermott, 10-Lawson Creighton, 11-Filipo Daugunu, 12-Hamish Stewart, 13-Jordan Petaia, 14-Suliasi Vunivalu, 15-Jock Campbell
Reserves: 16-Richie Asiata, 17-Dane Zander, 18-Sef Fa'agase, 19-Connor Vest, 20-Angus Scott-Young, 21-Fraser McReight, 22-Kalani Thomas, 23-Hunter Paisami
