The Crusaders, as many a recent All Black team has done, responded by trying to go around Moana Pasifika. The more fruitless that endeavour became, the more desperate the Crusaders go
All Black and Crusaders winger Sevu Reece will line up in the midfield for the first time in his Super Rugby career when the Crusaders face the Drua in Fiji.
All Blacks selections always bring contention to the table, none more so than in the midfield, where there is an abundance of talent for head coach Scott Robertson to pick from.
Take a bow, Moana Pasifika. Ardie Savea's men have stormed the gates of Apollo Projects Stadium and claimed victory over the Crusaders, a rare achievement for any team.
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.