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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.
This is dangerous for the defence as Frank Lomani bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula kicks the penalty.
Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli getting some game time.
Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Ilaisa Droasese being replaced.
A gap opened in the defence and Selestino Ravutaumada took full advantage.
A gap opened in the defence and Selestino Ravutaumada took full advantage.
Fijian Drua make a substitution with Mesulame Dolokoto coming on.
Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.
Fijian Drua make a substitution with Elia Canakaivata coming on.
Fijian Drua make a substitution with Meli Derenalagi coming off.
Crusaders sub Tahlor Cahill comes onto the field.
Cullen Grace departs for Crusaders.
The defensive line has been broken as Dom Gardiner goes through the gap.
Crusaders sub Riley Hohepa comes onto the field.
Taha Kemara departs for Crusaders.
Crusaders sub Ioane Moananu comes onto the field.
George Bell departs for Crusaders.
Iliesa Junior Ratuva comes on for Fijian Drua.
Epeli Momo leaves the field.
The defensive line has been broken as Epeli Momo goes through the gap.
What a run here by David Havili as they get over the gainline!
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta comes on for Fijian Drua.
Ratu Rotuisolia leaves the field.
Haereiti Hetet comes on.
Livai Natave comes off.
What a run here by Epeli Momo as they get over the gainline!
Jone Rova comes on.
Levi Aumua comes off.
Jamie Hannah comes on.
Quinten Strange comes off.
Seb Calder comes on.
Fletcher Newell comes off.
Kemu Valetini comes on.
Apisalome Vota comes off.
Mitchell Drummond comes on.
Willi Heinz comes off.
Joe Moody comes on.
George Bower comes off.
Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge getting some game time.
Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Jone Koroiduadua being replaced.
Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Livai Natave getting some game time.
Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Haereiti Hetet being replaced.
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adds the two points for Fijian Drua.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Frank Lomani dots the ball down from close range.
Heremaia Murray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
The second half kicks off.
The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
Crusaders decided to go for goal with Taha Kemara taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
What an effort there by Selestino Ravutaumada as they score the try.
Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Selestino Ravutaumada being able to wriggle through a gap.
Frank Lomani sets up the try.
Trouble here as Heremaia Murray breaches the defence.
Trouble here as Iosefo Masi breaches the defence.
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adds the points for Fijian Drua.
This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Ikanivere bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.
Taha Kemara converts the try.
Sevu Reece goes on their own for a try.
This is dangerous for the defence as Sevu Reece bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.
Levi Aumua sets up the try.
Taha Kemara makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
The defensive line has been broken as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula goes through the gap.
The defensive line has been broken as Heremaia Murray goes through the gap.
The defensive line has been broken as Vilive Miramira goes through the gap.
We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.
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Crusaders didn't score again after 19 mins. Blimey. That's a telling stat. Can we now start writing the Crusaders off? Also congratulations to The Fijian Drua. Love watching those cats play with passion.